used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
anew
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
assentingnoun
agreeing with or consenting to (often unwillingly)
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
Belswin
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From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
Dombrain
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From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
encompassverbUS /enˈkʌmpəs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
at any time
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
flauntedverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪd/
past form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
gagenounUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
street names for marijuana
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
harkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
immediately past
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
lion-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
something that is lost
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
engage in
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
march in a procession
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
not any; not one
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
on one occasion
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
express the need or desire for
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
hard to endure
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
except if; if not
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
war-horse
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From this reading But evidently he was now throwing down the gage of battle, so Mrs. Belswin, like an old war-horse at the sound of a trumpet, felt a certain exultation at the thought of the coming fight, and lost no time in assenting to the request of the solicitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
(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 When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he wanted to see her about she could not imagine, unless it was to make another offer for the Pole Star shares, and as she had already set his mind at rest on that point, it seemed ridiculous to think that he would waste his time in trying to encompass the impossible.
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
which person or people
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Those who went forth in brave array Return again at the close of day, With tattered banners that flaunted gay, And swords now broken that once could slay; Their march is sad and slow.
WoenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading "Oh, sorrow for those who could not die, Who, lion-hearted, were forced to fly, And now for ever in chains must lie; For hark, there rises the terrible cry-- 'Woe to the vanquished, woe.'"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Mrs. Belswin received a letter from Mr. Dombrain asking her to call, she was considerably astonished, as she had thought her last interview with him would have pretty well resigned him to the loss of her society.
