Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

on or to one side

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

completely unclothed

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

with brightness

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

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From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

a slight wetness

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

an old form of “does”

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

flow back or recede

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading QUEEN ELIZABETH.

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From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

a false statement

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

prudent

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

decrease in size, extent, or range

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

imposing in size or bulk or solidity

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

above and across; more than

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

the application of plaster

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading QUEEN ELIZABETH.

the trait of acting rashly and without prudence

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

manifest or bring back

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

To recall to mind.

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

only a very short time before

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

something that resembles a tapestry in its intricacy

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

third-person singular of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

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From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

in or at the place that

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

during the time that

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He surveyed the apartment with a careless look, as if indifferent whether it were built of brick or of Portland stone, glanced upon the massive bars of the iron-framed windows, and scarcely observed that the walls were bare of tapestry, and that dampness and decay had mottled the plastering into a variety of hues and shades of colour.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading While the headstrong Cavalier was confined in "the strong room" of Cecil Place, he had ample leisure to reflect upon the consequences of his rashness, and to remember the caution he had received from Major Wellmore on the night of their first meeting--to be guarded in his expressions, where danger might arise from a single thoughtless word.

infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms

From this reading His lamp burned brightly on the table; the solitary but joyous light seemed out of place; he put it therefore aside, endeavouring to lessen its effect by placing it behind a huge worm-eaten chair, over which he threw his cloak.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The doubt of future foes exiles my present joy, And wit me warns to shun such snares As threaten mine annoy; For falsehood now doth flow, and subject faith doth ebb, Which would not be, if Reason ruled, or Wisdom weav'd the web.