Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

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From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"

(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 GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

react verbally

From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "Never," said some chance visitors vehemently, "have I seen such a moon as that!"

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

early spring flower common in British isles having fragrant yellow or sometimes purple flowers

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

come to pass

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Never," said some chance visitors vehemently, "have I seen such a moon as that!"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Never," said some chance visitors vehemently, "have I seen such a moon as that!"

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

above and across; more than

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

coated with paint

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Never," said some chance visitors vehemently, "have I seen such a moon as that!"

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Never," said some chance visitors vehemently, "have I seen such a moon as that!"

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

term of address for a man

From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Never," said some chance visitors vehemently, "have I seen such a moon as that!"

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

in a strange manner

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Never," said some chance visitors vehemently, "have I seen such a moon as that!"

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

From this reading Now, therefore, concerning the sweet of those hours in the king's palace the Vehement may be tempted to exclaim that in life things never happen like that.

in a vehement manner

From this reading "Never," said some chance visitors vehemently, "have I seen such a moon as that!"

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading "Never," said some chance visitors vehemently, "have I seen such a moon as that!"

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading GLAMOURIE There is a certain poster, all stars and poppies and deep grass; and over these hangs a new moon which must surely have been cut by fairy scissors, for it looks as much like a cake or a cowslip as it looks like a moon.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading But withal it sheds a light so eery and strangely silver that the poster seems, in spite of the poppies, to have been painted in Spring-wind.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But ah, sir, and ah, madame," was the answer--it is not recorded whether the poster spoke or whether some one spoke for it--"wouldn't you like to?"