used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * I've seen the sick and ghastly bed Of sin delirious with its tread."
annihilationnounUS /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading * * * * * I've seen the sick and ghastly bed Of sin delirious with its tread."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
bledverbUS /bled/
inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
bloodshednounUS /ˈblʌdʃed/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
fearless and daring
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
confined by bonds
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
brigandnoun
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
Chillon
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From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading * * * * * I've seen the sick and ghastly bed Of sin delirious with its tread."
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
to come or go into
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
divisible by two
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
gashverbUS /ɡæʃ/
cut open
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading * * * * * I've seen the sick and ghastly bed Of sin delirious with its tread."
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
I've
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From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
infidelnounUS /ˈɪnfɪdel/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
internallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəli/
on or from the inside
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * I've seen the sick and ghastly bed Of sin delirious with its tread."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading * * * * * I've seen the sick and ghastly bed Of sin delirious with its tread."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
quailed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading * * * * * I've seen the sick and ghastly bed Of sin delirious with its tread."
without speaking
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
estrangement from god
From this reading * * * * * I've seen the sick and ghastly bed Of sin delirious with its tread."
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
dependable
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
carry out
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
a special situation
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading * * * * * I've seen the sick and ghastly bed Of sin delirious with its tread."
tryer
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From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
unmistakeable
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From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
Vere
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From this reading _Prisoner of Chillon._ On his restless couch lay Captain John de Vere, the dying brigand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
at the time that
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading "Oh, God! it is a fearful thing To see the human soul take wing In any shape, in any mood: I've seen it rushing forth in blood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * I've seen the sick and ghastly bed Of sin delirious with its tread."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Death is a grand tryer; and when the bold sinner felt that within him which, in unmistakeable language, silently told him that in a few hours at most he would quit a life of crime and bloodshed, and enter on an endless existence of misery, or total annihilation, (for he was a professed infidel,) even his stout heart somewhat quailed!
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
people who are wounded
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was mortally wounded, though the deep gash had been bound, and the outward flow of blood stayed, yet he felt a pang which told him the wound bled internally, and he could not but feel it was for his life.
