used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
convivialadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪviəl/
occupied with or fond of the pleasures of good company
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
divisible by two
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
everybody's
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From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
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 rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
for more time
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
as might be expected
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
oftenest
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From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
ParliamentariannounUS /ˌpɑːrləmənˈteriən/
an elected member of the British Parliament: a member of the House of Commons
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
Ralph
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From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
snatchverbUS /snætʃ/
to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
a male human offspring
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But Ralph, though having an inclination to convivial pleasures, was naturally of a serious, even of a solemn temperament.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
trollnounUS /troʊl/
(Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
untutoredadjective
lacking in schooling
From this reading He was a rude son of a rude country,--rude of hand, often rude of tongue, untutored in the graces that give beauty to life.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And his strong voice, that was answered oftenest by the echo of the mountain cavern, was sometimes heard to troll out a snatch of a song at the village inn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the time that Ralph had attained to the full maturity of his manhood, the struggles of King and Parliament were at their height.
Wythburn
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From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The rumor of these struggles was long in reaching the city of Wythburn, and longer in being discussed and understood there; but, to everybody's surprise, young Ralph Ray announced his intention of forthwith joining the Parliamentarian forces.
