used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
anew
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
lacking funds
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
travel across or pass over
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading There, gentlemen, I weary you with dreams.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Such gaps need no explaining.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading Lest you think me fanciful, let me fill your glasses for you.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Lest you think me fanciful, let me fill your glasses for you.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading "Such gaps need no explaining.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading There, gentlemen, I weary you with dreams.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Lest you think me fanciful, let me fill your glasses for you.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There, gentlemen, I weary you with dreams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
Ingilby
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From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Lest you think me fanciful, let me fill your glasses for you.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Lest you think me fanciful, let me fill your glasses for you.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lest you think me fanciful, let me fill your glasses for you.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Such gaps need no explaining.
not any; not one
From this reading "Such gaps need no explaining.
not one, and not any
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Such gaps need no explaining.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Lest you think me fanciful, let me fill your glasses for you.
up to a particular time
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
Valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading There, gentlemen, I weary you with dreams.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There, gentlemen, I weary you with dreams.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading And again there was a wonder and a stillness in the hall, none knowing why, till Lady Ingilby broke silence.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
the words that are spoken
From this reading They are filled by a golden light, and in the midst of it a rude wooden cross, and over it the words ’For Valour.’
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There, gentlemen, I weary you with dreams.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Lest you think me fanciful, let me fill your glasses for you.
