used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
cholericadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːlərɪk/
easily moved to anger
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
Contrariwiseadverb
in a contrary disobedient manner
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
doernounUS /duːr/
a person who acts and gets things done
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
DUKESnounUS /duːks/
plural of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE DUKES ...
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 Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
ejectedverbUS /ɪˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
faringverbUS /ˈferiŋ/
-ing form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
to a considerable degree
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
ill-done
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
and nothing more
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
loafersnounUS /ˈloʊfərz/
plural of “loafer” — person who does no work
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
Lyonesse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
come together
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
plucksnounUS /plʌks/
plural of “pluck” — the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
ripeners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
not often
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
street'snounUS /striːts/
possessive form of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
SUPSORROW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Contrariwise the fruits of ill-done deeds are early ripeners, and it is seldom the teeth of the children that are set on edge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUKES ...
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
in the direction of
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
tree-tops
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From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
in or at the place that
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A tall, heavily built man of fierce aspect and red choleric face was picking himself up off the ground, opposite a house from which he had been forcibly ejected, and a crowd of ordinary street loafers was gathering about.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AND SUPSORROW Every good action has its fruit, though the doer of it but seldom plucks it in this world.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Patsy, faring leisurely westward to meet the Princess in the park and be driven home, at the corner of Lyonesse House, just where you turn towards the green of the tree-tops discerned at the street's end, came within the sound of a mighty voice.
