adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
abruptlyadverbUS /əˈbrʌptli/
quickly and without warning
From this reading “Madam,” he announced abruptly, “Sir John is like to die.”
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “Madam,” he announced abruptly, “Sir John is like to die.”
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading The astounding answer she returned him—that is, astounding to him—did not tend to soothe his sorely ruffled spirit.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading The astounding answer she returned him—that is, astounding to him—did not tend to soothe his sorely ruffled spirit.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
bearverbUS /ber/
have
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
begottenadjectiveUS /biˈɡɔːtɪn/
(of offspring) generated by procreation
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The astounding answer she returned him—that is, astounding to him—did not tend to soothe his sorely ruffled spirit.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “Madam,” he announced abruptly, “Sir John is like to die.”
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
FORGEverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
frameverbUS /freɪm/
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
Godolphin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
hectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The astounding answer she returned him—that is, astounding to him—did not tend to soothe his sorely ruffled spirit.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know,” she said.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Madam,” he announced abruptly, “Sir John is like to die.”
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know,” she said.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Madam,” he announced abruptly, “Sir John is like to die.”
MadamnounUS /ˈmædəm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading “Madam,” he announced abruptly, “Sir John is like to die.”
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The astounding answer she returned him—that is, astounding to him—did not tend to soothe his sorely ruffled spirit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
Oliver'snounUS /ˈɑːlɪvərz/
possessive form of “oliver” — United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
Rosamund
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading The astounding answer she returned him—that is, astounding to him—did not tend to soothe his sorely ruffled spirit.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I know,” she said.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The astounding answer she returned him—that is, astounding to him—did not tend to soothe his sorely ruffled spirit.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The astounding answer she returned him—that is, astounding to him—did not tend to soothe his sorely ruffled spirit.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading The astounding answer she returned him—that is, astounding to him—did not tend to soothe his sorely ruffled spirit.
sorrownounUS /ˈsɑːroʊ/
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The astounding answer she returned him—that is, astounding to him—did not tend to soothe his sorely ruffled spirit.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
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 FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
straightadjectiveUS /streɪt/
successive (without a break)
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The astounding answer she returned him—that is, astounding to him—did not tend to soothe his sorely ruffled spirit.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went straight in quest of his sister; and in a frame of mind oppressed by fear and sorrow, for Sir John, by his general sense of discomfiture at the hands of Sir Oliver and by the anger begotten of all this he was harsh in manner and disposed to hector.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
wisdomnounUS /ˈwɪzdəm/
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading THE FORGE Sir Oliver’s wisdom in being the first to bear Rosamund the story of that day’s happenings was established anon when Master Godolphin returned home.
