used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
(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 “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading KASPER CRABTREE FALLS AMONG THIEVES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
CRABTREE
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From this reading KASPER CRABTREE FALLS AMONG THIEVES.
creation's
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From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading KASPER CRABTREE FALLS AMONG THIEVES.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
brought together in one place
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
greednounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
he'll
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From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
highly-cultivated
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From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
howe'er
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From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
KASPER
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From this reading KASPER CRABTREE FALLS AMONG THIEVES.
Kesterton
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From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
and nothing more
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
ProclaimsverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmz/
third-person singular of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
retributionnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
ruenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
seemings
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From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
in the near future
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
Surcharged
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From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
THIEVESnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading KASPER CRABTREE FALLS AMONG THIEVES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Oriental._ Kesterton Fair was always held about the middle of November, and a large number of cattle, bred and fed on the various farms in that highly-cultivated district, were, as usual, gathered there for public sale.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
whosoe'er
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From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Experience deep, howe’er false seemings blind him, Surcharged with retribution, out will find him.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading The whole creation’s strange and endless dealing, In spite of shields and veils and arts concealing, Proclaims that whosoe’er is long a sinner, Can only be by it of woe a winner.”
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading “All vice in which man yields in greed to do it, Or soon or late, be sure he’ll sorely rue it.
