used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
(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 But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
banquet-hall
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From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
CeaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
Croudy
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From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
devotions
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From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
digressionnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃən/
a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
Eildon
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From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
at any time
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
for this reason
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
insistsverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
lashverbUS /læʃ/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
Mooly
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From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
absolutely essential
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
preyedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
roe-deer
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From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
slipt
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From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She clung to the king's foot until he took pity on her, and said, "Cease, and let the poor animal stay, since she insists on it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
vespersnoun
the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But to return from this necessary digression.--The king and his nobles had a banquet in the Abbey that night on which Croudy was changed, and it was agreed by all present, that the venison of the roe-deer of Eildon exceeded in quality that of any other part of the kingdom.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
witchcrafts
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From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading The king appeared thoughtful and absent during the whole of the evening; and at mass, it was observed that he was more fervent in his devotions than ever he was wont to be.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The hound, Mooly, had slipt into the banquet-hall at the time of vespers, and neither soothing, threatening, nor the lash, would drive her hence.
but in spite of that
From this reading The words of the old mysterious stranger--his sudden disappearance--the rumours of fairies and witchcrafts that were abroad, together with another vision which he had seen, but not yet disclosed, preyed upon his mind, as it was little wonder they should, and made him apprehend that every step he took was on enchanted ground.
