used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
anew
From this reading Never vex finger with it again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Nay, let that be, that harsh, coarse-grained fibre, bursting through its thin pinchbeck veneer.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
Clock'snounUS /klɑːks/
possessive form of “clock” — a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
coarse-grainedadjective
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
From this reading Nay, let that be, that harsh, coarse-grained fibre, bursting through its thin pinchbeck veneer.
craveverbUS /kreɪv/
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
having made preparations
From this reading Leave it zig-zagging there, in its place, and be thankful that Tobias Hackernagel is disposed of.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “TO THE END.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
fibrenounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading Nay, let that be, that harsh, coarse-grained fibre, bursting through its thin pinchbeck veneer.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Never vex finger with it again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
frayingverbUS /ˈfreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “fray” — wear away by rubbing
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
Hackernagel
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From this reading Leave it zig-zagging there, in its place, and be thankful that Tobias Hackernagel is disposed of.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Nay, let that be, that harsh, coarse-grained fibre, bursting through its thin pinchbeck veneer.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leave it zig-zagging there, in its place, and be thankful that Tobias Hackernagel is disposed of.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leave it zig-zagging there, in its place, and be thankful that Tobias Hackernagel is disposed of.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nay, let that be, that harsh, coarse-grained fibre, bursting through its thin pinchbeck veneer.
lacings
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From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
go away from a place
From this reading Leave it zig-zagging there, in its place, and be thankful that Tobias Hackernagel is disposed of.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Nay, let that be, that harsh, coarse-grained fibre, bursting through its thin pinchbeck veneer.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
loosedverbUS /luːst/
past form of “loose” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, let that be, that harsh, coarse-grained fibre, bursting through its thin pinchbeck veneer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never vex finger with it again.
not any; not one
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
obtrusivelyadverb
in an obtrusive manner
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
pinchbecknoun
an alloy of copper and zinc that is used in cheap jewelry to imitate gold
From this reading Nay, let that be, that harsh, coarse-grained fibre, bursting through its thin pinchbeck veneer.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Leave it zig-zagging there, in its place, and be thankful that Tobias Hackernagel is disposed of.
scanningnounUS /ˈskænɪŋ/
the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
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 Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Leave it zig-zagging there, in its place, and be thankful that Tobias Hackernagel is disposed of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “TO THE END.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Leave it zig-zagging there, in its place, and be thankful that Tobias Hackernagel is disposed of.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Nay, let that be, that harsh, coarse-grained fibre, bursting through its thin pinchbeck veneer.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Nay, let that be, that harsh, coarse-grained fibre, bursting through its thin pinchbeck veneer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “TO THE END.”
Tobias
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From this reading Leave it zig-zagging there, in its place, and be thankful that Tobias Hackernagel is disposed of.
veneernounUS /vəˈnɪr/
coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood
From this reading Nay, let that be, that harsh, coarse-grained fibre, bursting through its thin pinchbeck veneer.
vexverbUS /veks/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading Never vex finger with it again.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
weavernounUS /ˈwiːvər/
a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Never vex finger with it again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
WovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
but in spite of that
From this reading Woven now, and waiting to be loosed from the loom, stands the web of the old Cathedral Clock’s story; and yet before the lacings that hold it be severed for good, the weaver would crave a few minutes’ grace for scanning it, to see no threads of it hang obtrusively fraying.
zig-zagging
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From this reading Leave it zig-zagging there, in its place, and be thankful that Tobias Hackernagel is disposed of.
