Chapter XI

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

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading ----All your ancient customs, And long-descended usages, I'll change.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading ----All your ancient customs, And long-descended usages, I'll change.

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

From this reading ----All your ancient customs, And long-descended usages, I'll change.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

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

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

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

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading ----All your ancient customs, And long-descended usages, I'll change.

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading ----All your ancient customs, And long-descended usages, I'll change.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

take in liquids

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

take in solid food

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

be greater in significance than

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

divisible by two

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

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

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

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

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

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

From this reading ----All your ancient customs, And long-descended usages, I'll change.

in an imprudent manner

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

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

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

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

From this reading ----All your ancient customs, And long-descended usages, I'll change.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

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

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

take in marriage

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

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

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

plural of “mutation” — (biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

not any; not one

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

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

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

get by special effort

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

express in speech

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

not in physical motion

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

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From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

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From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

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

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

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

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

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

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

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

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

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From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

plural of “usage” — the act of using

From this reading ----All your ancient customs, And long-descended usages, I'll change.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

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

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

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

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

at the time that

From this reading Swertha and the Ranzelman shook their heads at these mutations, and reminded Mordaunt, by many a half-hint and innuendo, that he had incurred this eclipse by being so imprudently active to secure the safety of the stranger, when he lay at the mercy of the next wave beneath the cliffs of Sumburgh-head.

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

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

during the time that

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Even your marriage-beds shall know mutation; The bride shall have the stock, the groom the wall; For all old practice will I turn and change, And call it reformation--marry will I!

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _'Tis Even that we're at Odds._ The festal day approached, and still no invitation arrived for that guest, without whom, but a little space since, no feast could have been held in the island; while, on the other hand, such reports as reached them on every side spoke highly of the favour which Captain Cleveland enjoyed in the good graces of the old Udaller of Burgh-Westra.

an established custom

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Ye shall not eat, nor drink, nor speak, nor move, Think, look, or walk, as ye were wont to do.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ----All your ancient customs, And long-descended usages, I'll change.