used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
Armour's
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From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
bitternnoun
relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
BoomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
champing
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From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
clangnounUS /klæŋ/
a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
clansnounUS /klænz/
plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
East'snounUS /iːsts/
possessive form of “east” — the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
fallowadjectiveUS /ˈfæloʊ/
left unplowed and unseeded during a growing season
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
fifenounUS /faɪf/
a small high-pitched flute similar to a piccolo; has a shrill tone and is used chiefly to accompany drums in a marching band
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
fishedverbUS /fɪʃt/
past form of “fish” — seek indirectly
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
Here's
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From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
lark's
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From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
MusteringverbUS /ˈmʌstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
neighnounUS /neɪ/
the characteristic sounds made by a horse
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
not any; not one
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
not one, and not any
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
pibrochnoun
martial music with variations; to be played by bagpipes
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
in the near future
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
prowled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
move upward
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
RuderadjectiveUS /ˈruːdər/
comparative of “rude” — socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
sedgyadjective
covered with sedges (grasslike marsh plants)
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
squadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
squadronsnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrənz/
plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
male cat
From this reading SCOTT: "The Lady of the Lake" FISHING One fine Thursday afternoon, Tom, having borrowed East's new rod, started by himself to the river.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
TrumpverbUS /trʌmp/
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
war-steed
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From this reading "No rude sound shall reach thine ear, Armour's clang, or war-steed champing, Trump nor pibroch summon here Mustering clan, or squadron tramping.
war-steed's
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From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
wardersnounUS /ˈwɔːrdərz/
plural of “warder” — a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
From this reading Ruder sounds shall none be near, Guards nor warders challenge here, Here's no war-steed's neigh and champing, Shouting clans or squadrons stamping."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
willow-tree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He fished for some time with small success, not a fish would rise to him; but as he prowled along the bank, he was presently aware of mighty ones feeding in a pool on the opposite side, under the shade of a huge willow-tree.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the lark's shrill fife may come At the daybreak from the fallow, And the bittern sound his drum, Booming from the sedgy shallow.
