used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Sometimes a place of right, Sometimes a place of wrong, Sometimes a place of rogues and thieves, And honest men among.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
asceticadjectiveUS /əˈsetɪk/
pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
awe-inspiringadjective
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
chinksnounUS /tʃɪŋks/
plural of “chink” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
recognizable; marked
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
disgustingadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
disillusionnounUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/
freeing from false belief or illusions
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
divisible by two
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
at any time
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
exorbitantlyadverb
to an exorbitant degree
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
featherbedverbUS /ˈfeðərbed/
treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
a young female
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
death of a person
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Sometimes a place of right, Sometimes a place of wrong, Sometimes a place of rogues and thieves, And honest men among.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
imbecilenounUS /ˈɪmbəsəl/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
InscriptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/
letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
immediately past
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
LIVERPOOLnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
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 _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
the force of workers available
From this reading Sometimes a place of right, Sometimes a place of wrong, Sometimes a place of rogues and thieves, And honest men among.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
motesnounUS /moʊts/
plural of “mote” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
not one, and not any
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Sometimes a place of right, Sometimes a place of wrong, Sometimes a place of rogues and thieves, And honest men among.
roguesnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Sometimes a place of right, Sometimes a place of wrong, Sometimes a place of rogues and thieves, And honest men among.
saintlyadjectiveUS /ˈseɪntli/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
Scarthey
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From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
sea-cave
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From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes a place of right, Sometimes a place of wrong, Sometimes a place of rogues and thieves, And honest men among.
in or at or to some place
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
in the near future
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
tanglenounUS /ˈtæŋɡəl/
a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Sometimes a place of right, Sometimes a place of wrong, Sometimes a place of rogues and thieves, And honest men among.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
thriveverbUS /θraɪv/
grow vigorously
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But the shafts of light growing through the chinks in the shutters ever brighter and more full of dancing motes, decided her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
TouchstonenounUS /ˈtʌtʃstoʊn/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
vacantlyadverb
in a vacant manner
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
at the time that
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE TOWER OF LIVERPOOL: MASTER AND MAN A prison is a house of care, A place where none can thrive, A Touchstone True to try a friend, A Grave for man alive.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
a Caucasian
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Sometimes a place of right, Sometimes a place of wrong, Sometimes a place of rogues and thieves, And honest men among.
yawningadjectiveUS /ˈjɔːnɪŋ/
gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something
From this reading The last vision was uppermost in her mind when she opened her eyes; and the girl, under the impression of so disgusting a disillusion, remained for a while pondering and yawning, before making up her mind to exchange warmth and featherbed for her appointment without.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Old Inscription._ It was soon after sunrise--at that time of year an hour not exorbitantly early--when Molly awoke from a tangle of fantastic dreams in which the haunting figure of her waking thoughts, the hermit of Scarthey, appeared to her in varied shapes; as an awe-inspiring, saintly ascetic with long, white hair; as a young, beautiful, imprisoned prince; even as a ragged imbecile staring vacantly at a lantern, somewhere in a dismal sea-cave.
