adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
adieunounUS /əˈduː/
a farewell remark
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
BackadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
biernounUS /biːr/
a coffin along with its stand
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
boughnounUS /baʊ/
any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
breastnounUS /brest/
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
BreathedadjectiveUS /briːðd/
uttered without voice
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
broadswordnounUS /ˈbrɔːdsɔːrd/
a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
coltnounUS /koʊlt/
a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
CrossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
DashedadjectiveUS /dæʃt/
having gaps or spaces
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
dirknounUS /dɜːrk/
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
Duncan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
Duncraggan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
FieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
footstepsnounUS /ˈfʊtsteps/
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
hearverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
henchman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
hest
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From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
high-bred
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From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
KinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
orphan's
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From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
PressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
racenounUS /reɪs/
any competition
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
saplingnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋ/
young tree
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
shelternounUS /ˈʃeltər/
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
SpedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
speedverbUS /spiːd/
move hurridly
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
SprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
striplingnounUS /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
SuspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
teasnounUS /tiːz/
plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
thinepronounUS /ðaɪn/
an old word for “yours”
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
vanishedadjectiveUS /ˈvænɪʃt/
having passed out of existence
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
WatchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/
look attentively
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
WetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Suspended was the widow's tear While yet his footsteps she could hear; And when she marked the henchman's eye Wet with unwonted sympathy, 'Kinsman,' she said, 'his race is run That should have sped thine errand on.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading One look he cast upon the bier, Dashed from his eye the gathering tear, Breathed deep to clear his laboring breast, And tossed aloft his bonnet crest, Then, like the high-bred colt when, freed, First he essays his fire and speed, He vanished, and o'er moor and moss Sped forward with the Fiery Cross.
XVIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
From this reading XVIII, Angus, the heir of Duncan's line, Sprung forth and seized the fatal sign.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading In haste the stripling to his side His father's dirk and broadsword tied; But when he saw his mother's eye Watch him in speechless agony, Back to her opened arms he flew Pressed on her lips a fond adieu,-- 'Alas' she sobbed,--'and yet be gone, And speed thee forth, like Duncan's son!'
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The oak teas fallen?--the sapling bough Is all Duncraggan's shelter now Yet trust I well, his duty done, The orphan's God will guard my son.-- And you, in many a danger true At Duncan's hest your blades that drew, To arms, and guard that orphan's head!
