used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
avoidsverbUS /əˈvɔɪdz/
third-person singular of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
blastedadjectiveUS /ˈblæstəd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
Cadez
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From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
ConvulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
credulousadjectiveUS /ˈkredʒələs/
disposed to believe on little evidence
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
damenounUS /deɪm/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
Dauntrees
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From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
divisible by two
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
set up or found
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
friskverbUS /frɪsk/
play boisterously
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
GarretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
publican's
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From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
SPIRIT'SnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
possessive form of “spirit” — the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE SPIRIT'S BLASTED TREE.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
not in physical motion
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
to-night
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From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE SPIRIT'S BLASTED TREE.
tremblesnoun
disease of livestock and especially cattle poisoned by eating certain kinds of snakeroot
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
Twas
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From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
unmannerlyadjective
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
WeaselnounUS /ˈwiːzəl/
a person who is regarded as treacherous or sneaky
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pale lights on Cadez' rocks were seen, And midnight voices heard to moan, 'Twas even said the blasted oak, Convulsive heaved a hollow groan.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dauntrees, after his unmannerly escape from the credulous landlady, hastened with his two companions, at a swinging gate, along the beach to the fort, where they found Garret Weasel waiting for them in a state of eager expectation.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And to this day the peasant still, With cautious fear avoids the ground, In each wild branch a spectre sees And trembles at each rising ground.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Is the dame likely to be angry, Captain?" were the publican's first words.--"Does she suspect us for a frisk to-night?
