Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

later than; following

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

(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 Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

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From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

aroused or activated

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

a female human offspring

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

greatly pleased

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

usually; as a rule

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

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 Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

very recently

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.

the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

located far away spatially

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

move upward

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

not in physical motion

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

a request to be present

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

up to a particular time

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

a vivid mental image

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.

in or at the place that

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Queen's Wake._ The rest that succeeds fatigue, and which attends a newly awakened sense of security, is generally sweet and deep.

which person or people

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

belonging to which person

From this reading Sergeant Dunham, on whose shoulders fell the task of attending to these ordinary and daily duties, had got through all his morning avocations, and was beginning to think of his breakfast, before his child left her room, and came into the fresh air, equally bewildered, delighted, and grateful, at the novelty and security of her new situation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Such was the fact with Mabel, who did not rise from her humble pallet--such a bed as a sergeant's daughter might claim in a remote frontier post--until long after the garrison had obeyed the usual summons of the drums, and had assembled at the morning parade.

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From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A land of love, and a land of light, Withouten sun, or moon, or night: Where the river swa'd a living stream, And the light a pure celestial beam: The land of vision, it would seem A still, an everlasting dream.

the act of creating written works

From this reading At the time of which we are writing, Oswego was one of the extreme frontier posts of the British possessions on this continent.