Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

(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 AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

past form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

set up or found

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

superlative of “free” — not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

(of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

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From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

become quiet or still; fall silent

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading THE JUDGMENT.

and nothing more

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

ring as in announcing death

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

immediately past

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

calm by deception

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

not any; not one

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

throughout a period of time

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

except for; apart from

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

a small hard fruit

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

a person who smokes tobacco

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

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From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE JUDGMENT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When seed for early sowing was exhausted And summer crop of thought was brown and frosted— A solemn hush like terror o’er them fell, More melancholy far than fun’ral knell.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

at or nearest to the top

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

a shaky motion

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

at the time that

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Just then, when trembling seized the stoutest form Slow in that lull which heralds coming storm, The frowsy Blunt arose—a staid old joker Renowned for nought especial save as smoker.

which person or people

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

a human being; “wight” is an archaic term

From this reading A genial wight, who, were the truth confessed, Of good intentions greater store possessed Than politic discretion, in his breast.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.

past form of “wrangle” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

From this reading AT last, when all had howled and shrieked their fill— Her trumpet each had blowed, at freest will— Had fought and wrangled to her topmost bent— When wild tempestous fury all was spent,— When sisters found no other theme to touch But greatly marvelled they had done so much.