Chapter XX

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

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

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

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

any thing at all

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

make a strident sound

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

braying characteristic of donkeys

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

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From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

a young unmarried woman

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

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From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

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

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

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

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

in a gay manner

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

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

From this reading LORD GRENVILLE.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

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

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

praise vociferously

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

an old form of “has”

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

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

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

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

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

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

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

of the present time and place

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

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

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

a message received and understood

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

and nothing more

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD GRENVILLE.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

in ancient Greek mythology any of 9 daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne; protector of an art or science

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

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

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

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

From this reading THE OLD SCOTTISH SERVICE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading THE OLD SCOTTISH SERVICE.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading THE OLD SCOTTISH SERVICE.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

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

From this reading THE OLD SCOTTISH SERVICE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

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

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

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

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

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

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading His mind became troubled at this information: though unconscious of having done anything new to incur displeasure, it was with considerable anxiety he bent his steps to the precincts of that dreaded tribunal.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

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

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

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

From this reading The soul which ne'er hath felt a genial ray Glow to the drum's long roll or trumpet's bray; Start to the bugle's distant blast, and hail Its buxom greetings on the morning gale-- _Such_ the muse courts not.

a Caucasian

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

which person or people

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the return of Walter Fenton to the White Horse Cellar, Douglas, who was lounging on the broad flight of steps in front of the edifice, and chatting gaily with a buxom damsel of the establishment, informed him that Holsterlee of the Life Guards had just been there, saying that the Earl of Dunbarton and the Lords of the Privy Council required his attendance at the Lower Chamber--immediate attendance.