used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
authoritativelyadverbUS /əˌθɔːrəˈteɪtɪvli/
in an authoritative and magisterial manner
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
bowelsnounUS /ˈbaʊəlz/
the center of the Earth
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
clankverbUS /klæŋk/
make a clank
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading THE LAIGH COUNCIL HOUSE.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
Fenton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
depressingly dark
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
to a considerable degree
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE LAIGH COUNCIL HOUSE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
instanter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
jointedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪntəd/
having joints or jointed segments
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
LAIGH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LAIGH COUNCIL HOUSE.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
Macernoun
an official who carries a mace of office
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
Maclutchy
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From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
Maister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
martyrsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərz/
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
the force of workers available
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
persecutionsnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃəns/
plural of “persecution” — the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
TAMERLANEnoun
Mongolian ruler of Samarkand who led his nomadic hordes to conquer an area from Turkey to Mongolia (1336-1405)
From this reading TAMERLANE.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAIGH COUNCIL HOUSE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
plural of “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 The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading The moon had passed westward; the close was gloomy as a chasm; and Walter's prison became dark as a cave in the bowels of a mountain.
which person or people
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
wond'rous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Ye holy martyrs, who with wond'rous faith, And constancy unshaken have sustained The rage of cruel men and fiery persecutions; Come to my aid and teach me to defy The malice of this fiend!
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The clank of chains and bars as the door was opened roused the prisoner from his waking dreams; a yellow light flashed along the heavily jointed stone walls, and the harsh unpleasant voice of Macer Maclutchy cried authoritatively-- "Maister Walter Fenton!--now, then, come forth instanter.
