used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
matters of personal concern
From this reading They both, however, found their affairs must needs wait.
anew
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
weapons considered collectively
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They both, however, found their affairs must needs wait.
brawnyadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːni/
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
effigynounUS /ˈefɪdʒi/
a representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
exnounUS /eks/
a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
executingnounUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪŋ/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
set up or found
From this reading They both, however, found their affairs must needs wait.
grind-stones
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
hammersnounUS /ˈhæmərz/
plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They both, however, found their affairs must needs wait.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading Longfellow.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They both, however, found their affairs must needs wait.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading They both, however, found their affairs must needs wait.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
printernounUS /ˈprɪntər/
someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
screechnounUS /skriːtʃ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
the season of growth
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They both, however, found their affairs must needs wait.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They both, however, found their affairs must needs wait.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
Tibble's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
tilting-match
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
VOCATIONSnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “vocation” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
voto
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From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading They both, however, found their affairs must needs wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Orders for weapons for the tilting-match had come in so thickly the day before that every hand must be employed on executing them, and the Dragon court was ringing again with the clang of hammers and screech of grind-stones.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Stephen’s first thought in the morning was whether the _ex voto_ effigy of poor Spring was put in hand, while Ambrose thought of Tibble’s promised commendation to the printer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO VOCATIONS “The smith, a mighty man is he With large and sinewy hands; And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands.”
