used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
abbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The atmosphere was damp, and oppressive to the spirits, while the raw cold sensibly affected the frame.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
(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 All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere was damp, and oppressive to the spirits, while the raw cold sensibly affected the frame.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
betokened
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From this reading Every thing betokened a dismal day.
uttered without voice
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
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 The atmosphere was damp, and oppressive to the spirits, while the raw cold sensibly affected the frame.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading The atmosphere was damp, and oppressive to the spirits, while the raw cold sensibly affected the frame.
the first light of day
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every thing betokened a dismal day.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading Every thing betokened a dismal day.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
an old word for “before”
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every thing betokened a dismal day.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The atmosphere was damp, and oppressive to the spirits, while the raw cold sensibly affected the frame.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
immediately past
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
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 Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The atmosphere was damp, and oppressive to the spirits, while the raw cold sensibly affected the frame.
Pendle
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From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading The atmosphere was damp, and oppressive to the spirits, while the raw cold sensibly affected the frame.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
sensiblyadverbUS /ˈsensəbli/
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading The atmosphere was damp, and oppressive to the spirits, while the raw cold sensibly affected the frame.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The atmosphere was damp, and oppressive to the spirits, while the raw cold sensibly affected the frame.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
a special situation
From this reading Every thing betokened a dismal day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
tragicaladjective
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
vapoursnoun
a state of depression
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The vast range of Pendle was obscured by clouds, and ere long the vapours descended into the valleys, and rain began to fall; at first slightly, but afterwards in heavy continuous showers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The atmosphere was damp, and oppressive to the spirits, while the raw cold sensibly affected the frame.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The atmosphere was damp, and oppressive to the spirits, while the raw cold sensibly affected the frame.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All astir were filled with gloom and despondency, and secretly breathed a wish that, the tragical business of the day were ended.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dawn came at last, after a long and weary night to many within and without the abbey.
