used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
(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 Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
BALAAM
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From this reading “BALAAM” IS TAKEN INTO CONSULTATION.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
BecknounUS /bek/
a beckoning gesture
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
cascadeverbUS /kæˈskeɪd/
rush down in big quantities, like a cascade
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
CONSULTATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading “BALAAM” IS TAKEN INTO CONSULTATION.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
DrydennounUS /ˈdraɪdən/
the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
divisible by two
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
set up or found
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “BALAAM” IS TAKEN INTO CONSULTATION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “BALAAM” IS TAKEN INTO CONSULTATION.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
metaphorsnounUS /ˈmetəfɔːrz/
plural of “metaphor” — a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
Methought
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From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
Nestletonians
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From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
held or filled or in use
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
re-dragged
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From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
not in physical motion
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
TAKENadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “BALAAM” IS TAKEN INTO CONSULTATION.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
Thurston
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From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
tropes
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From this reading “The ass learnt metaphors and tropes, But most on music fixed his hopes.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
at the time that
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading _Dryden._ As may be imagined, the next day or two was occupied by the Nestletonians in discussing matters pertaining to the startling event which had taken place in Thurston Wood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Thurston Beck was dragged and re-dragged, even the deep pool into which the “cascade” poured its waters was explored as far as the limited means at the disposal of rural justice would permit, but all in vain; the body of Black Morris could not be found.
but in spite of that
From this reading _Gay._ “Methought I heard a voice, and yet I doubted, Now roaring like the ocean, when the winds Fight with the waves, now in a still small tone.”
