adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
bodeverbUS /boʊd/
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘Not so, I hope, Madame, but I do not feel at ease.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
chancelnoun
area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
cloisterverbUS /ˈklɔɪstər/
surround with a cloister, as of a garden
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
cowhousenoun
a barn for cows
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ‘Not so, I hope, Madame, but I do not feel at ease.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading ‘Not so, I hope, Madame, but I do not feel at ease.
Eustacie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
evasionnounUS /ɪˈveɪʒən/
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading ‘Not so, I hope, Madame, but I do not feel at ease.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
fiendsnounUS /fiːndz/
plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
heapnounUS /hiːp/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now I see a plan, provided Madame would trust herself to a Huguenot.’
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading ‘Not so, I hope, Madame, but I do not feel at ease.
HuguenotnounUS /ˈhjuːɡənɑːt/
a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries
From this reading Now I see a plan, provided Madame would trust herself to a Huguenot.’
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
IlladjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
laughternounUS /ˈlæftər/
the sound of laughing
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
LAYverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
LoudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
MadamenounUS /ˈmædəm/
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading ‘Not so, I hope, Madame, but I do not feel at ease.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
MartinnounUS /ˈmɑːrtən/
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
mid-height
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
MINSTRELnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘Not so, I hope, Madame, but I do not feel at ease.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I see a plan, provided Madame would trust herself to a Huguenot.’
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Now I see a plan, provided Madame would trust herself to a Huguenot.’
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
providedverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪd/
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Now I see a plan, provided Madame would trust herself to a Huguenot.’
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘Not so, I hope, Madame, but I do not feel at ease.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
startingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
TisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Now I see a plan, provided Madame would trust herself to a Huguenot.’
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
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 ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Monsieur has not sent for me, nor told me his plans for the morrow, and I much doubt me whether that bode not a search here.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘Tis said, as through the aisles they passed, They heard strange voices on the blast, And through the cloister galleries small, Which at mid-height thread the chancel wall, Loud sobs and laughter louder ran, And voices unlike the voice of man, As if the fiends kept holiday.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now I see a plan, provided Madame would trust herself to a Huguenot.’
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Scott, LAY OF THE LAST MINSTREL ‘Ill news, Martin, I see by your look!’ cried Eustacie, starting to her feet from the heap of straw on which she was sitting in his cowhouse, one early April day, about seven weeks since her evasion from the convent.
