used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
a youthful male person
From this reading ‘Go away, horned moon,’ murmured the boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
cassocknounUS /ˈkæsək/
a black garment reaching down to the ankles; worn by priests or choristers
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
a small house with a single story
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
crescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ‘Go away, horned moon,’ murmured the boy.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
HobnounUS /hɑːb/
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
hornedadjectiveUS /hɔːrnd/
having a horn or horns or hornlike parts or horns of a particular kind
From this reading ‘Go away, horned moon,’ murmured the boy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
a boy or man
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
leathern
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From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
leggingsnounUS /ˈleɡɪŋz/
plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
MILTONnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
moorlandnounUS /ˈmʊrlænd/
open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading ‘Go away, horned moon,’ murmured the boy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
and nothing more
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
a particular situation
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
not in physical motion
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
dependable
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
up to a particular time
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading ‘I want to see my stars come out before Hob comes to call me home, and the goats are getting up already.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Twilight was fast coming on; only a gleam of purple light rested on the top of the eastern hills, but was gradually fading away, though the sky to the westward still preserved a little pale golden light by the help of the descending crescent moon.
in or at the place that
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I can conduct you, lady, to a low But loyal cottage where you may be safe Till further quest.--MILTON.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On a moorland slope where sheep and goats were dispersed among the rocks, there lay a young lad on his back, in a stout canvas cassock over his leathern coat, and stout leathern leggings over wooden shoes.
