used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
(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 The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On a sudden they were separated; and he, in a small boat, was on the bosom of the ocean.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading On a sudden they were separated; and he, in a small boat, was on the bosom of the ocean.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
destinie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
having made preparations
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
dungeonsnounUS /ˈdʌndʒənz/
plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
gallows-treenoun
alternative terms for gallows
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
intense and profound fear
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a sudden they were separated; and he, in a small boat, was on the bosom of the ocean.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
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 Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
Macpherson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
obtainsverbUS /əbˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading On a sudden they were separated; and he, in a small boat, was on the bosom of the ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
preynounUS /preɪ/
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 He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
Rolland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
cut with a saw
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
sea-monsters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading On a sudden they were separated; and he, in a small boat, was on the bosom of the ocean.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On a sudden they were separated; and he, in a small boat, was on the bosom of the ocean.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading On a sudden they were separated; and he, in a small boat, was on the bosom of the ocean.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On a sudden they were separated; and he, in a small boat, was on the bosom of the ocean.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading He felt the waters rushing in his ears; he saw the sea-monsters waiting for their prey; and his bubbling screams filled his own heart with horror.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On a sudden they were separated; and he, in a small boat, was on the bosom of the ocean.
at the time that
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading The tempest was raging in all its grandeur, and the unwilling bark was whirling and reeling on the mountainous waves; it struck upon a rock, and was dashed into a thousand pieces.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He imagined himself by the sea, on a beautiful summer evening, walking with his love by the murmuring shore.
wretch's
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From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Farewell, ye dungeons, dark and strong, The wretch’s destinie; Macpherson’s time will not be long On yonder gallows-tree.—_Old Song._ Basil Rolland was conducted into one of the cells of the common prison, and, notwithstanding his excitement, fell into a profound slumber; but it was of that troubled kind which nature obtains by force when the mind is disposed for watchfulness.
