used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
(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 So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
make calm or still
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
exclaimingnounUS /ɪkˈskleɪmɪŋ/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
exemptsverbUS /ɪɡˈzempts/
third-person singular of “exempt” — grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KEDAR RETURNS TO HIS HOME.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading KEDAR RETURNS TO HIS HOME.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
KEDAR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KEDAR RETURNS TO HIS HOME.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
Manasseh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the 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 His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
and nothing more
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading KEDAR RETURNS TO HIS HOME.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading His was not the excitable, rapturous joy experienced by many, but a feeling of quiet contentment that settled upon his soul, and brought a calm smile to his features.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KEDAR RETURNS TO HIS HOME.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
(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 So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So he sat, when Manasseh burst upon him exclaiming, "What! my invalid able to stay up all the night as well as half the day!
at the time that
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
in or at the place that
From this reading He ascended the stair and went out upon the hanging balcony, where he could look at the sky and the mountains, and ponder over the conversation of the evening.
Yusuf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Death exempts not a man from being, but only presents an alteration."--_Bacon._ When Kedar left Yusuf on that memorable night it was not to sleep.
