used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
bethought
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
a person who is in charge
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
delusionsnounUS /dɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “delusion” — (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
Dirck
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
FRENEAU
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From this reading FRENEAU.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
the act of departing
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
immediately past
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
mill-seat
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
Mooseridge
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From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
Mordaunt
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From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
negotiationnounUS /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
coated with paint
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
pedagoguenoun
someone who educates young people
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
having a point
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
Ravensnest
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From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
Reason's
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From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
timorousadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmərəs/
timid by nature or revealing timidity
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And long shall timorous fancy see The painted chief and pointed spear; And Reason's self shall bow the knee To shadows and delusions here.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not necessary to dwell on the manner in which Herman Mordaunt and his companions became established at Ravensnest.
Worden
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From this reading Mr. Worden and Jason both declined going any further; the mill-seat, of which the last was in quest, being, as I now learned, on the estate of Herman Mordaunt, and having been for some time the subject of a negotiation between the pedagogue and its owner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Two or three days sufficed to render them as comfortable as circumstances would permit; then Dirck and I bethought us of proceeding in quest of the lands of Mooseridge.
