adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They talked a little of the extraordinary occurrence, but more was THOUGHT than SAID.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
agenounUS /eɪdʒ/
how long something has existed
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
agesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒəz/
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
BeamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
Bourdonnoun
a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They talked a little of the extraordinary occurrence, but more was THOUGHT than SAID.
CaucasusnounUS /ˈkɔːkəsəs/
the mountain range in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading They talked a little of the extraordinary occurrence, but more was THOUGHT than SAID.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
Garner'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
HILLHOUSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
LenounUS /lə/
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
lineagenounUS /ˈlɪniədʒ/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They talked a little of the extraordinary occurrence, but more was THOUGHT than SAID.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They talked a little of the extraordinary occurrence, but more was THOUGHT than SAID.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
NonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading They talked a little of the extraordinary occurrence, but more was THOUGHT than SAID.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
Pigeonswing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
seesnounUS /siːz/
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They talked a little of the extraordinary occurrence, but more was THOUGHT than SAID.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They talked a little of the extraordinary occurrence, but more was THOUGHT than SAID.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They talked a little of the extraordinary occurrence, but more was THOUGHT than SAID.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
THOUGHTnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They talked a little of the extraordinary occurrence, but more was THOUGHT than SAID.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
tisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
trenchesnounUS /ˈtrentʃɪz/
plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No further disturbance took place that night, and the men set about filling up the trenches in the morning steadily, as if nothing had happened.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They talked a little of the extraordinary occurrence, but more was THOUGHT than SAID.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Le Bourdon observed, however, that Pigeonswing went earlier than usual to the hunt, and that he made his preparations as if he expected to be absent more than the customary time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As there were just one hundred feet of ditch to fill with dirt, the task was completed, and that quite thoroughly, long ere the close of the day.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading None knows his lineage, age, or name; His looks are like the snows of Caucasus; his eyes Beam with the wisdom of collected ages In green, unbroken years he sees, 'tis said, The generations pass like autumn fruits, Garner'd, consumed, and springing fresh to life, Again to perish-- --HILLHOUSE
