used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
anew
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Isolated farmhouses and solitary inns had been forced open and ransacked, inducing a general feeling of alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BLACK MORRIS IS TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
give a benediction to
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
exhale hard
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
uttered without voice
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
burglariesnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləriz/
plural of “burglary” — entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BLACK MORRIS IS TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
death'snounUS /deθs/
possessive form of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
Edmeston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
farmhousesnounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊsəz/
plural of “farmhouse” — house for a farmer and family
From this reading Isolated farmhouses and solitary inns had been forced open and ransacked, inducing a general feeling of alarm.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Isolated farmhouses and solitary inns had been forced open and ransacked, inducing a general feeling of alarm.
your parents
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Isolated farmhouses and solitary inns had been forced open and ransacked, inducing a general feeling of alarm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Isolated farmhouses and solitary inns had been forced open and ransacked, inducing a general feeling of alarm.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
only a very short time before
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
inducingnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪŋ/
act of bringing about a desired result
From this reading Isolated farmhouses and solitary inns had been forced open and ransacked, inducing a general feeling of alarm.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Isolated farmhouses and solitary inns had been forced open and ransacked, inducing a general feeling of alarm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLACK MORRIS IS TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
IsolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading Isolated farmhouses and solitary inns had been forced open and ransacked, inducing a general feeling of alarm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
a unit of instruction
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
MORRISnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading BLACK MORRIS IS TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
murderersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
plural of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
not any; not one
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
and nothing more
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Isolated farmhouses and solitary inns had been forced open and ransacked, inducing a general feeling of alarm.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
plaintnoun
(United Kingdom) a written statement of the grounds of complaint made to court of law asking for the grievance to be redressed
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
PrayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
ransackedadjectiveUS /ˈrænsækt/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading Isolated farmhouses and solitary inns had been forced open and ransacked, inducing a general feeling of alarm.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
ReviledverbUS /riˈvaɪld/
past form of “revile” — spread negative information about
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
robberiesnounUS /ˈrɑːbəriz/
plural of “robbery” — larceny by threat of violence
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Isolated farmhouses and solitary inns had been forced open and ransacked, inducing a general feeling of alarm.
spurnsverbUS /spɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “spurn” — reject with contempt
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading BLACK MORRIS IS TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading BLACK MORRIS IS TAKEN BY SURPRISE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “How hardly man this lesson learns, To smile, and bless the hand that spurns; To see the blow and feel the pain, And only render love again!
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
Waverdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
at the time that
From this reading ONE had it--but He came from heaven, Reviled, rejected, and betrayed; No curse He breathed, no plaint He made, But when in death’s dark pang He sighed, Prayed for His murderers, and died.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
which person or people
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Edmeston._ The good folks who dwelt in Waverdale and the regions round about, were thrown into a good deal of consternation by reason of a series of daring burglaries and highway robberies with violence, which had been committed during the later autumn days.
