used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
ah
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From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In this manner passed that long and weary day.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
fro
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From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
grasp'd
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From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
imbru'd
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From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
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 In this manner passed that long and weary day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this manner passed that long and weary day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
mark'd
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From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
a particular point in time
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
not any; not one
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In this manner passed that long and weary day.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
reekingadjectiveUS /ˈriːkɪŋ/
wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
cut with a saw
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
not often
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
storehousenounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/
a depository for goods
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
carry out
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this manner passed that long and weary day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this manner passed that long and weary day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As for the squatter himself, he came no more near the storehouse, though I saw him, two or three times in the course of the day, in private conference with his elder sons, most probably consulting on my case.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
view'd
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From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
close enough to be walked to
From this reading I could and did take exercise, by walking to and fro in my prison; but the Indian seldom stirred from the moment he entered.
WARTON
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From this reading --WARTON.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading In this manner passed that long and weary day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I mark'd his desultory pace, His gestures strange, and varying face, With many a muttered sound; And ah! too late, aghast, I view'd The reeking blade, the hand imbru'd: He fell, and groaning grasp'd in agony the ground."
