(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 When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "On, on! through the wind and rain, With the blinding tears and burning vein!
archwaynounUS /ˈɑːrtʃweɪ/
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
From this reading As he passed through the ivied archway, he dashed aside the tears that his farewell with the old quartermaster had summoned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
on or to one side
From this reading As he passed through the ivied archway, he dashed aside the tears that his farewell with the old quartermaster had summoned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
blindingadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading "On, on! through the wind and rain, With the blinding tears and burning vein!
the act of burning something
From this reading "On, on! through the wind and rain, With the blinding tears and burning vein!
a person who is in charge
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading As he passed through the ivied archway, he dashed aside the tears that his farewell with the old quartermaster had summoned.
any strong feeling
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading As he passed through the ivied archway, he dashed aside the tears that his farewell with the old quartermaster had summoned.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
the act of departing
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he passed through the ivied archway, he dashed aside the tears that his farewell with the old quartermaster had summoned.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he passed through the ivied archway, he dashed aside the tears that his farewell with the old quartermaster had summoned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
iviedadjective
overgrown with ivy
From this reading As he passed through the ivied archway, he dashed aside the tears that his farewell with the old quartermaster had summoned.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
immediately past
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As he passed through the ivied archway, he dashed aside the tears that his farewell with the old quartermaster had summoned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On, on! through the wind and rain, With the blinding tears and burning vein!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As he passed through the ivied archway, he dashed aside the tears that his farewell with the old quartermaster had summoned.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
by chance
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading As he passed through the ivied archway, he dashed aside the tears that his farewell with the old quartermaster had summoned.
Quentin
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From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "On, on! through the wind and rain, With the blinding tears and burning vein!
recks
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From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
Rohallion
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From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
cut with a saw
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
try to get or reach
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading As he passed through the ivied archway, he dashed aside the tears that his farewell with the old quartermaster had summoned.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "On, on! through the wind and rain, With the blinding tears and burning vein!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAYFARER.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "On, on! through the wind and rain, With the blinding tears and burning vein!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading "On, on! through the wind and rain, With the blinding tears and burning vein!
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
WAYFARERnoun
a pedestrian who walks from place to place
From this reading THE WAYFARER.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
at the time that
From this reading When the toil is o'er and the pain is past, What recks it all if we sleep at last."
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "On, on! through the wind and rain, With the blinding tears and burning vein!
in the company of; together with
From this reading "On, on! through the wind and rain, With the blinding tears and burning vein!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _All the Year Round._ When we last saw him, we said that Quentin was going forth into the world to seek his fortune, though, perhaps, his chief idea or emotion was to get as far away as possible from the vicinity of Rohallion, its haughty lady, and the cold and crafty Master.
