used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
(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 The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
move towards
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
broken-hearted
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From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
concentrateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/
make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading He then sunk slowly downward, and seemed to concentrate all his faculties into the single one of sight.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading He then sunk slowly downward, and seemed to concentrate all his faculties into the single one of sight.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading He then sunk slowly downward, and seemed to concentrate all his faculties into the single one of sight.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
the act of retaining something
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
HOSMER
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From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
HuronnounUS /ˈhjuːrɑːn/
the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
hymning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
immobilitynounUS /ˌɪmoʊˈbɪlɪti/
remaining in place
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He then sunk slowly downward, and seemed to concentrate all his faculties into the single one of sight.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
without good reason
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
minstrelnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
mottledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːtəld/
having spots or patches of color
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
not any; not one
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
O'HaranounUS /oʊˈherə/
United States writer (1905-1970)
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE PURSUERS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
PURSUERSnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE PURSUERS.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE PURSUERS.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
red-breast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He then sunk slowly downward, and seemed to concentrate all his faculties into the single one of sight.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He then sunk slowly downward, and seemed to concentrate all his faculties into the single one of sight.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He then sunk slowly downward, and seemed to concentrate all his faculties into the single one of sight.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
StrainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading He then sunk slowly downward, and seemed to concentrate all his faculties into the single one of sight.
possessing sweep
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PURSUIT OF THE PURSUERS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Huron stood a moment as motionless as a statue; then, bending slowly forward, still holding one hand partly raised as a signal for the hunter to retain his immobility, he took several steps forward, so lightly and cautiously that there was absolutely no sound at all produced.
at the time that
From this reading This lasted but a moment, when he arose to the upright position, and, turning his head, signified to O'Hara that he might approach.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The red-breast, perched in arbor green, Sad minstrel of the quiet scene, While hymning, for the dying sun, Strains like a broken-hearted one, Raised not her mottled wings to fly, As swept those silent warriors by.--W. H. C. HOSMER.
