used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
anew
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
boonnounUS /buːn/
a desirable state
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the days were tranquil they were far from idle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There followed some days of quiet at the farmhouse.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
the organ of sight
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
falchionnoun
a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But if the days were tranquil they were far from idle.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading There followed some days of quiet at the farmhouse.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There followed some days of quiet at the farmhouse.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But if the days were tranquil they were far from idle.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
not in action or at work
From this reading But if the days were tranquil they were far from idle.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the days were tranquil they were far from idle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading —“Lady of the Lake,” Scott.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading —“Lady of the Lake,” Scott.
look'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
ne'eradverbUS /ner/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading —“Lady of the Lake,” Scott.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
on one occasion
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There followed some days of quiet at the farmhouse.
scabbardnounUS /ˈskæbərd/
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading —“Lady of the Lake,” Scott.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There followed some days of quiet at the farmhouse.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There followed some days of quiet at the farmhouse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading But if the days were tranquil they were far from idle.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if the days were tranquil they were far from idle.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading Their peacefulness was gladly welcomed by the inmates after the turmoil caused by passing troops, and Peggy and her hostess, Mrs. Weston, hoped for a continuance of the boon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Then each at once his falchion drew, Each on the ground his scabbard threw, Each look’d to sun, and stream, and plain, As what they ne’er might see again; Then foot, and point, and eye opposed, In dubious strife they darkly closed.”
