used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF BIRDALONE’S GRIEF; AND OF LEONARD THE CHAPLAIN.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
betook
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From this reading She betook her now to the chamber where her women were gathered together, and watched them working a while, but spake nought.
Birdalone
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From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
BIRDALONE'S
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From this reading OF BIRDALONE’S GRIEF; AND OF LEONARD THE CHAPLAIN.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading She betook her now to the chamber where her women were gathered together, and watched them working a while, but spake nought.
CHAPLAINnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading OF BIRDALONE’S GRIEF; AND OF LEONARD THE CHAPLAIN.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
brought together in one place
From this reading She betook her now to the chamber where her women were gathered together, and watched them working a while, but spake nought.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading OF BIRDALONE’S GRIEF; AND OF LEONARD THE CHAPLAIN.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
LEONARDnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading OF BIRDALONE’S GRIEF; AND OF LEONARD THE CHAPLAIN.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
noughtnoun
a mathematical element that when added to another number yields the same number
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF BIRDALONE’S GRIEF; AND OF LEONARD THE CHAPLAIN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
plashed
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From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
pleasancenoun
a pleasant and secluded part of a garden; usually attached to a mansion
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
raimentnoun
especially fine or decorative clothing
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
except for; apart from
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
seemlyadjective
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
spake
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From this reading She betook her now to the chamber where her women were gathered together, and watched them working a while, but spake nought.
not in physical motion
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF BIRDALONE’S GRIEF; AND OF LEONARD THE CHAPLAIN.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She betook her now to the chamber where her women were gathered together, and watched them working a while, but spake nought.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She betook her now to the chamber where her women were gathered together, and watched them working a while, but spake nought.
unadornedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/
not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She betook her now to the chamber where her women were gathered together, and watched them working a while, but spake nought.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
be dressed in
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then she went her ways into the pleasance, and paced the plashed alley up and down, letting the tears run down from her as they would.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
in or at the place that
From this reading She betook her now to the chamber where her women were gathered together, and watched them working a while, but spake nought.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading She betook her now to the chamber where her women were gathered together, and watched them working a while, but spake nought.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then the life stirred in her, and whereas she would not that her women should find her there, she stood up, and clad herself somewhat more seemly; yet she did on her black raiment; and determined in her mind that nought would she wear save black unadorned while her friends were away.
but in spite of that
From this reading Now came Birdalone to herself, and that was but little joy unto her, and she yet lay still on the floor for a while, for she loathed the hour that was to come.
