used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
cannot
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From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
CommonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
compilernounUS /kəmˈpaɪlər/
a person who compiles information (as for reference purposes)
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
connexionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connexion” — a connecting shape
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
Dudley
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From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
efficaciousadjectiveUS /ˌefəˈkeɪʃəs/
marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
maintenancenounUS /ˈmeɪntənəns/
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
not any; not one
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
with speed
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
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 Winter's Tale.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
showing sorrow
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
in or at the place that
From this reading At the same early hour of the day, and at no great distance from the spot where Dudley announced his good fortune to his brother Ring, another morning meeting had place, between persons of the same blood and connexions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
Winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter's Tale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That which cannot be done with the magical aid of machinery, must be attempted by less ambitious, and we fear by far less efficacious means.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "I am not prone to weeping, as our sex Commonly are;-- But I have That honorable grief lodged here, which burns Worse than tears drown."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the pen of a compiler, like that we wield, possessed the mechanical power of the stage, it would be easy to shift the scenes of this legend as rapidly and effectively as is required for its right understanding, and for the proper maintenance of its interest.
