used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
amendverbUS /əˈmend/
make amendments to
From this reading But he made his amend like a gentleman.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
assuageverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
Bolton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he made his amend like a gentleman.”
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
doesn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
divisible by two
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
a man of refinement
From this reading But he made his amend like a gentleman.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
grimyadjectiveUS /ˈɡraɪmi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
haberdashernoun
a merchant who sells men's clothing
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
hadn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he made his amend like a gentleman.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
house-tops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
a room where books are kept
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But he made his amend like a gentleman.”
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But he made his amend like a gentleman.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
a human being
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
Queensbury
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
sententiousadjective
abounding in or given to pompous or aphoristic moralizing
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “Good blood doesn’t lie,” says she in her bright sententious manner—“A haberdasher hadn’t acted thus, and especially before a third person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN Queensbury House, the Duchess sat that night in her library to hear the story from Bolton.
unhopefuladjective
showing utter resignation or hopelessness
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
wingedadjectiveUS /wɪŋd/
having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Diana slept in her own room, worn out and wearied beyond all power of speech or even of thought.
people who are wounded
From this reading In his splendid rooms in the next street my Lord Baltimore lay in solitude, considering the past, not entirely unhopeful for the future, and as the Duchess heard the story of his offer, she sent a kind thought to him, winged above the grimy house-tops that might well help to assuage the sting of his wounded arm.
