used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading When I got back to the Noble Rose I found our little company all assembled in the Dolphin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When I got back to the Noble Rose I found our little company all assembled in the Dolphin.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
DolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading When I got back to the Noble Rose I found our little company all assembled in the Dolphin.
to come or go into
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
divisible by two
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
a boy or man
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
set up or found
From this reading When I got back to the Noble Rose I found our little company all assembled in the Dolphin.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When I got back to the Noble Rose I found our little company all assembled in the Dolphin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I got back to the Noble Rose I found our little company all assembled in the Dolphin.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When I got back to the Noble Rose I found our little company all assembled in the Dolphin.
loutishadjective
ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
not any; not one
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading When I got back to the Noble Rose I found our little company all assembled in the Dolphin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
PagannounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When I got back to the Noble Rose I found our little company all assembled in the Dolphin.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
Identical; not different.
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
cut with a saw
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
move hurridly
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
in a swift manner
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
bound or secured closely
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
tussledverbUS /ˈtʌsəld/
past form of “tussle” — fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
From this reading No one stayed my entrance this time, for though the same fellow that I had tussled with before saw me enter he made no objection this time, and even saluted me in a loutish manner; for I was the Captain's friend, and as such claimed respect.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She bade me return with speed, that I might not keep the company waiting, and to thank the Captain for her with all my heart for his kindness and condescension.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
at the time that
From this reading When I got back to the Noble Rose I found our little company all assembled in the Dolphin.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading A FEAST OF THE GODS I sped through the streets to our house as swiftly, I am sure, as that ancient messenger of the Pagan gods--he that had the wings tied to his feet that he might travel the faster.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading My dear mother was rejoiced at the Captain's kindness, but she would by no means hear of coming with me.
