used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
exhale hard
From this reading THE BLOW.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
cleftnounUS /kleft/
a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
covesnounUS /koʊvz/
plural of “cove” — a small inlet
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
Craig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
placed crosswise
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
at any time
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
gustyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌsti/
blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
judiciouslyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/
in a judicious manner
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
LysandernounUS /ˌlaɪˈsændər/
Spartan general who defeated the Athenians in the final battle of the Peloponnesian War (died in 395 BC)
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
Master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
MidsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
Night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
not any; not one
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
Partan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
a human being
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
Quentin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
relieve from
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
steeragenoun
the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
not in physical motion
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
carry out
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLOW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
not known
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
precisely as stated
From this reading _Midsummer Night's Dream._ A very dark idea crossed the Master's mind, and then another, darker still!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Before the time I did Lysander see, Seemed Athens as a paradise to me: Oh, then, what graces in my love do dwell, That he hath turned a heaven unto a hell!"
at the time that
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
which person or people
From this reading A few guineas judiciously bestowed among the smugglers, who, when the nights were dark and gusty, frequented the coves near the castle (and when some person or persons unknown hung a lantern over the rocks to guide their steerage through a narrow cleft in the Partan Craig), might for ever rid him of Quentin Kennedy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Take comfort: he no more shall see my face; Lysander and myself will fly this place.
