used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His consolation was that a like reticence and apparent indifference were displayed to all.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading Now Brendon climbed aloft to the lonely bosom of Amicombe Hill.
Amicombe
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From this reading Now Brendon climbed aloft to the lonely bosom of Amicombe Hill.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading His consolation was that a like reticence and apparent indifference were displayed to all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Now Brendon climbed aloft to the lonely bosom of Amicombe Hill.
Brendon
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From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Now Brendon climbed aloft to the lonely bosom of Amicombe Hill.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading His consolation was that a like reticence and apparent indifference were displayed to all.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading The farmer's silence puzzled Daniel more than hard words had done.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading His consolation was that a like reticence and apparent indifference were displayed to all.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The farmer's silence puzzled Daniel more than hard words had done.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
an act that fails
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmer's silence puzzled Daniel more than hard words had done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The farmer's silence puzzled Daniel more than hard words had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Now Brendon climbed aloft to the lonely bosom of Amicombe Hill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading His consolation was that a like reticence and apparent indifference were displayed to all.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His consolation was that a like reticence and apparent indifference were displayed to all.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Now Brendon climbed aloft to the lonely bosom of Amicombe Hill.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
MoorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The farmer's silence puzzled Daniel more than hard words had done.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Brendon climbed aloft to the lonely bosom of Amicombe Hill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The farmer's silence puzzled Daniel more than hard words had done.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading His consolation was that a like reticence and apparent indifference were displayed to all.
Ruddyford
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From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The farmer's silence puzzled Daniel more than hard words had done.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The farmer's silence puzzled Daniel more than hard words had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His consolation was that a like reticence and apparent indifference were displayed to all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His consolation was that a like reticence and apparent indifference were displayed to all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His consolation was that a like reticence and apparent indifference were displayed to all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A THEATRE OF FAILURE With his thoughts for company Brendon strode upon an errand to the high Moor.
Woodrow's
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From this reading He had been at Ruddyford a fortnight, and liked the people, but his master troubled him, for he did not understand Mr. Woodrow's attitude.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The farmer's silence puzzled Daniel more than hard words had done.
