used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He gazed at me with a curious look in his eyes.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By my side strode a young nobleman, whom I straightway recognised as the Master.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He gazed at me with a curious look in his eyes.
Dearodear
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From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He gazed at me with a curious look in his eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
set up or found
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He gazed at me with a curious look in his eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gazed at me with a curious look in his eyes.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
intense and profound fear
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
a boy or man
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
lad's
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From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He gazed at me with a curious look in his eyes.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading By my side strode a young nobleman, whom I straightway recognised as the Master.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He gazed at me with a curious look in his eyes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading By my side strode a young nobleman, whom I straightway recognised as the Master.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading By my side strode a young nobleman, whom I straightway recognised as the Master.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
policiesnounUS /ˈpɑːləsiz/
plural of “policy” — a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading By my side strode a young nobleman, whom I straightway recognised as the Master.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By my side strode a young nobleman, whom I straightway recognised as the Master.
smackedverbUS /smækt/
past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading By my side strode a young nobleman, whom I straightway recognised as the Master.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading By my side strode a young nobleman, whom I straightway recognised as the Master.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
a shaky motion
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
at the time that
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By my side strode a young nobleman, whom I straightway recognised as the Master.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As we ran, I must have fallen in a swoon, for I remember nothing more until I found myself walking with trembling feet through the policies of the ancient mansion of Dearodear.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His gallant bearing and handsome face served but to conceal the black heart that beat within his breast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are to remember that when the events I have narrated befell I was but a lad, and had a lad's horror of that which smacked of the supernatural.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading By my side strode a young nobleman, whom I straightway recognised as the Master.
