used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
(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 Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
a quantity of money
From this reading Nor do those amount to remorse--nor these to more than a few dozens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
chamoisnoun
a soft suede leather formerly from the skin of the chamois antelope but now from sheepskin
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nor do those amount to remorse--nor these to more than a few dozens.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
dozensnounUS /ˈdʌzənz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Nor do those amount to remorse--nor these to more than a few dozens.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
Hamish
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From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
harkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
holloverbUS /ˈhɑːloʊ/
encourage somebody by crying hollo
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
hunter'snounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
LASCELLES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nor do those amount to remorse--nor these to more than a few dozens.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor do those amount to remorse--nor these to more than a few dozens.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
overseenverbUS /ˈoʊvərsiːn/
inflected form of “oversee” — watch and direct
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Nor do those amount to remorse--nor these to more than a few dozens.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
ReverberatingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪtɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
salutesnounUS /səˈluːts/
plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
Samson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
express in speech
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
having a supporting base
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nor do those amount to remorse--nor these to more than a few dozens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Nor do those amount to remorse--nor these to more than a few dozens.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nor do those amount to remorse--nor these to more than a few dozens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
whoopverbUS /wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading But hark! whoop and hollo, and is that too the music of the hunter's horn?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Reverberating among the woods a well-known voice salutes our ear; and there! bounds Hamish over the rocks like a chamois taking his pastime.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Holding up our LASCELLES! he places it with a few respectful words--hoping we have not missed it--and standing aloof--leaves us to our own reflections and our flies.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Samson's strength having been restored--we speak of our rod, mind ye, not of ourselves--we lift up our downcast eyes, and steal somewhat ashamed a furtive glance at the trees and stones that must have overheard and overseen all our behaviour.
