used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
aye
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From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
Claverhouse
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From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
derangementnoun
a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
put on clothes
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
divisible by two
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
a social unit living together
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
fiercestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəst/
superlative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
Grahamenoun
English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932)
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
Hardyknute
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From this reading Hardyknute.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
social deportment
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
rade
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From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
rectifyverbUS /ˈrektəfaɪ/
math: determine the length of
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
reverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
Identical; not different.
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
thrang
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From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
tricklingverbUS /ˈtrɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading "I am grieved, Colonel Grahame," said the reverend old lady, the tears trickling down her face, "deeply grieved."
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading He had even had the composure to rectify in part the derangement of his dress, to wash the signs of battle from his face and hands, and did not appear more disordered in his exterior than if returned from a morning ride.
at the time that
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Colonel Grahame of Claverhouse met the family, assembled in the hall of the Tower, with the same serenity and the same courtesy which had graced his manners in the morning.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With careless gesture, mind unmoved, On rade he north the plain, His seem in thrang of fiercest strife, When winner aye the same.
