used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
(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 All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
billowverbUS /ˈbɪloʊ/
rise up as if in waves
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
BoundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
lacking funds
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
CrouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
dearly loved
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
DeernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
the organ of sight
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
fleckedadjective
having a pattern of dots
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
Giles
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From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
immediately past
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
held dear
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
the force of workers available
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
Pagans
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From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
only a very short time before
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading With one last hope of dear escape, Into the open space Bounded a light and graceful shape, The quarry of the chase.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
not in physical motion
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
a special situation
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading All flecked with foam, all quivering With weariness and fear, Crouched at his feet the hunted thing, His gentle friend, the Deer.
at the time that
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
Whenas
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From this reading Saint Giles sat in his lonely cell, Whenas the rout drew nigh; But at the noise his kind heart fell And sorrow dimmed his eye.
which person or people
From this reading He loved not men who hunt to kill, Loved not the rich and grand, For in those days the Pagans still Held lordship in the land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But scarcely had he reached the door And seized his staff of oak, When like a billow with a roar The chase upon him broke.
