used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a former chapter, we left Mrs. Tom in rather an appalling situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading In a former chapter, we left Mrs. Tom in rather an appalling situation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In a former chapter, we left Mrs. Tom in rather an appalling situation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT CRY.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
divisible by two
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In a former chapter, we left Mrs. Tom in rather an appalling situation.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
hoarselyadverb
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
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 In a former chapter, we left Mrs. Tom in rather an appalling situation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT CRY.
moldering
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From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In a former chapter, we left Mrs. Tom in rather an appalling situation.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
not one, and not any
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
on the contrary
From this reading In a former chapter, we left Mrs. Tom in rather an appalling situation.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
sea-girt
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From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In a former chapter, we left Mrs. Tom in rather an appalling situation.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT CRY.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
male cat
From this reading In a former chapter, we left Mrs. Tom in rather an appalling situation.
unexcitingadjectiveUS /ənɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
not stimulating
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
vibratesverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪts/
third-person singular of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
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 "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In a former chapter, we left Mrs. Tom in rather an appalling situation.
weakestadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkəst/
superlative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Accustomed to the quiet unexciting life of the lonely, sea-girt island, the events of the night had momentarily terrified her, albeit her nerves were none of the weakest.
at the time that
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mysterious revelation of the dying man; his tale of night, and storm, and crime; the wild, ghostly face at the window; and, lastly, his sudden death, were quite enough to thrill for an instant with terror even a stronger heart than that of the solitary old widow.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading "And when the midnight hour is come, A sound is heard in yonder hall-- It rises hoarsely through the sky, And vibrates o'er the moldering wall."
