used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
affraynoun
noisy quarrel
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
how long something has existed
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
(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 To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
AnonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading Anonymous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
clarionverbUS /ˈkleriən/
blow the clarion
From this reading Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife!
Claverhouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
divisible by two
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
farm-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
fifenounUS /faɪf/
a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band
From this reading Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife!
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
proclaimverbUS /proʊˈkleɪm/
declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
sensualadjectiveUS /ˈsenʃəwəl/
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sound, sound the clarion, fill the fife!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
at the time that
From this reading When the desperate affray had ceased, Claverhouse commanded his soldiers to remove the dead bodies, to refresh themselves and their horses, and prepare for passing the night at the farm-house, and for marching early in the ensuing morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He then turned his attention to Morton, and there was politeness, and even kindness, in the manner in which he addressed him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading To all the sensual world proclaim, One crowded hour of glorious life Is worth an age without a name.
