adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
Adlerstein
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From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
BaronsnounUS /ˈbærənz/
plural of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were fourteen years old.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
dreadnounUS /dred/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
EAGLE'SnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
Eberhard's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
excitableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
foddernounUS /ˈfɑːdər/
soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading The boys were fourteen years old.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
infuseverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːz/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
ITpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
Lammasnoun
commemorates Saint Peter's miraculous deliverance from prison; a quarter day in Scotland; a harvest festival in England
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
limbsnounUS /lɪmz/
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
OtherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
PREYnounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
serfsnounUS /sɜːrfs/
plural of “serf” — (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
steednounUS /stiːd/
(literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Otherwise there had been no change, except that the elder Baroness was more feeble in her limbs, and still more irritable and excitable in temper.
tidenounUS /taɪd/
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
tyrannousadjective
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
Ulm
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From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So monotonous was their mother’s life that it was chiefly their growth that marked the length of her residence in the castle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
winverbUS /wɪn/
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
yearlynounUS /ˈjɪrli/
a reference book that is published regularly once every year
From this reading There were no events, save a few hunting adventures of the boys, or the yearly correspondence with Ulm; and the same life continued, of shrinking in dread from the old lady’s tyrannous dislike, and of the constant endeavour to infuse better principles into the boys, without the open opposition for which there was neither power nor strength.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The boys were fourteen years old.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE EAGLE’S PREY “IT fell about the Lammas tide, When moor men win their hay,” that all the serfs of Adlerstein were collected to collect their lady’s hay to be stored for the winter’s fodder of the goats, and of poor Sir Eberhard’s old white mare, the only steed as yet ridden by the young Barons.
