used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day was drawing near to a close, and the Proprietary thoughtfully paced the hall.
in addition
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
antlersnounUS /ˈæntlərz/
plural of “antler” — deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The day was drawing near to a close, and the Proprietary thoughtfully paced the hall.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was drawing near to a close, and the Proprietary thoughtfully paced the hall.
draperiesnounUS /ˈdreɪpəriz/
plural of “drapery” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The day was drawing near to a close, and the Proprietary thoughtfully paced the hall.
elknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
GLENGONAR'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GLENGONAR'S WASSAIL.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The day was drawing near to a close, and the Proprietary thoughtfully paced the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
intense and profound fear
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The day was drawing near to a close, and the Proprietary thoughtfully paced the hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
OftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading The day was drawing near to a close, and the Proprietary thoughtfully paced the hall.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
ProprietarynounUS /prəˈpraɪəteri/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading The day was drawing near to a close, and the Proprietary thoughtfully paced the hall.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were also the ponderous antlers of the elk and the horns of the buck sustaining draperies of the skins of beasts of prey.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading The day was drawing near to a close, and the Proprietary thoughtfully paced the hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
untastefully
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
untroddenadjective
lacking pathways
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
wainscotedadjective
fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was drawing near to a close, and the Proprietary thoughtfully paced the hall.
WASSAILverb
celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
From this reading GLENGONAR'S WASSAIL.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
wightnounUS /waɪt/
a human being; “wight” is an archaic term
From this reading Oft as the peasant wight impelled To these untrodden paths had been, As oft he, horror struck, beheld Things of unearthly shape and mien.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The wainscoted walls around him were hung with costly paintings, mingled, not untastefully, with Indian war clubs, shields, bows and arrows, and other trophies won from the savage.
