used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
how long something has existed
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
cantnounUS /kænt/
stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
cloyingadjectiveUS /ˈklɔɪɪŋ/
overly sweet
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
a state at a particular time
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
a small house with a single story
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
devolvedverbUS /dɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “devolve” — pass on or delegate to another
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
discoversverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/
third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
gazellesnounUS /ɡəˈzelz/
plural of “gazelle” — small swift graceful antelope of Africa and Asia having lustrous eyes
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
a young female
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
how
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From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
not any; not one
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
palid
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From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
established beyond doubt
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
on the contrary
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
cut with a saw
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading So rapid was his movement, that no one saw the kiss he impressed on the palid cheek of the sweet girl, or the tender pressure with which he grasped the lifeless form.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
up to a particular time
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
unsteadinessnoun
the quality of not being steady or securely fixed in place
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
at the time that
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This he did with a readiness and concern which proved how deep an interest he took in her situation, and with a power of arm which showed that his strength was increased rather than lessened by the condition into which she had fallen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
the words that are spoken
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
Wychecombe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the time he reached the door, the motion and air had begun to revive her, and Wychecombe committed her to the care of her alarmed mother, with a few hurried words of explanation.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "I want a hero:--an uncommon want, When every year and month send forth a new one; 'Till, after cloying the gazelles with cant, The age discovers he is not the true one;--" BYRON.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In consequence of the unsteadiness of the father's nerves, the duty of raising Mildred in his arms, and of carrying her to the cottage, devolved on the young man.
