used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
Amy
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From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The consciousness of drawing nearer to my lord is rest enough for me."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
craftsmannounUS /ˈkræftsmən/
a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
dearly loved
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The consciousness of drawing nearer to my lord is rest enough for me."
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The consciousness of drawing nearer to my lord is rest enough for me."
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The consciousness of drawing nearer to my lord is rest enough for me."
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, Amy, no; I need no rest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The consciousness of drawing nearer to my lord is rest enough for me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The consciousness of drawing nearer to my lord is rest enough for me."
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
mopingverbUS /ˈmoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “mope” — move around slowly and aimlessly
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The consciousness of drawing nearer to my lord is rest enough for me."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
newly-painted
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From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, Amy, no; I need no rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
o'erlabour'd
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From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
and nothing more
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
pensivenessnounUS /ˈpensɪvnes/
persistent morbid meditation on a problem
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
Rowe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The consciousness of drawing nearer to my lord is rest enough for me."
travailnounUS /trəˈveɪl/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was now midway through its course, and their progress had been but slow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Is not my dear lady in need of rest?" inquired Amy Evans, as they approached a small village, at the entrance of which there was a newly-painted gaudy sign of the King's Head.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The drowsy night grows on the world, and now The busy craftsman and o'erlabour'd hind Forget the travail of the day in sleep: Care only wakes, and moping pensiveness.--Rowe.
