used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I had a lilac passage.”
ablestadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlst/
superlative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
anglingnounUS /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/
fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
subject to appointment
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
breviarynoun
(Roman Catholic Church) a book of prayers to be recited daily certain priests and members of religious orders
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
diplomaticadjectiveUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
hazes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading “I had a lilac passage.”
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Never speak to me of that wretched old man.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
Nazianzi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Never speak to me of that wretched old man.”
NostradamusnounUS /ˌnɔːstrəˈdæməs/
French astrologer who wrote cryptic predictions whose interpretations are still being debated (1503-1566)
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Never speak to me of that wretched old man.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading “I had a lilac passage.”
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
express in speech
From this reading “Never speak to me of that wretched old man.”
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading For despite the ablest tactics, the most diplomatic angling, Count Cabinet had refused to rally.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Never speak to me of that wretched old man.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading “Never speak to me of that wretched old man.”
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear child, you ask me things I do not know; but it may be you were the instrument appointed above to lead back to Him our neighbour yonder,” Father Nostradamus answered, pointing with his breviary in the direction of St Helena.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We followed the sails of your skiff to-day,” Mademoiselle de Nazianzi sighed, “until the hazes hid them!”
