used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
Annawon
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From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Collins.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
having the place or position changed
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
put on clothes
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
a social unit living together
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
fays
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From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
set up or found
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
goblinsnounUS /ˈɡɑːblɪnz/
plural of “goblin” — (folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
death of a person
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
Heathcotes
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From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
the force of workers available
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
a particular point in time
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
nightlyadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtli/
happening every night
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
not any; not one
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
pearlyadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrli/
of a white the color of pearls
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is rare indeed that the philosophy of a dignified Indian is so far disturbed, as to destroy the appearance of equanimity.
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
at the time that
From this reading When Content and the family of the Heathcotes appeared on the hill, they found the chiefs still pacing the orchard, with the outward composure of men unmoved, and with the gravity that was suited to their rank.
which person or people
From this reading Annawon, who had acted as their conductor, caused the captives to be placed in a row, choosing the foot of the ruin for their position, and then he patiently awaited the moment when his superiors might be pleased to renew the examination.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
wither'd
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From this reading No wither'd witch shall here be seen, No goblins lead their nightly crew; The female fays shall haunt the green, And dress thy grave with pearly dew.
