used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
anew
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
(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 All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
confined by bonds
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
terminate
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
make calm or still
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ere that came to pass, Roland's eyes were fated to be somewhat roughly opened.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
Earlshaugh
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From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
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 His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
any strong feeling
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
entrance-hall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere that came to pass, Roland's eyes were fated to be somewhat roughly opened.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ere that came to pass, Roland's eyes were fated to be somewhat roughly opened.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading Ere that came to pass, Roland's eyes were fated to be somewhat roughly opened.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
forefathersnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɑːðərz/
plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
easily agitated
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
netheradjectiveUS /ˈneðər/
lower
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
and nothing more
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Ere that came to pass, Roland's eyes were fated to be somewhat roughly opened.
palenessnoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
go across or through
From this reading Ere that came to pass, Roland's eyes were fated to be somewhat roughly opened.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
portmanteaunounUS /ˈpɔːrtmɑːntoʊ/
a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
Roland
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From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
Roland's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ere that came to pass, Roland's eyes were fated to be somewhat roughly opened.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading Ere that came to pass, Roland's eyes were fated to be somewhat roughly opened.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Ere that came to pass, Roland's eyes were fated to be somewhat roughly opened.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
a state of acute pain
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
TABLESnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every link that bound him to Earlshaugh was broken now, and he felt only a feverish restlessness to be gone!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
create by training and teaching
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading TURNING THE TABLES.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading All that day the nervous quivering of his nether lip, his unusual paleness--notwithstanding his apparent calm--showed to his sister that he was deeply agitated, and was suffering from passionate, if suppressed, emotion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His sword and helmet cases, his portmanteau and travelling rugs were duly strapped and placed in the stately old entrance-hall in readiness, as Roland was to be off by an early morning train, and never again would he break bread in the home of his forefathers.
