used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
curvatures
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From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
diameternounUS /daɪˈæmətər/
the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
enforcementnounUS /enˈfɔːrsmənt/
the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
at any time
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
highest in quality
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
indented
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From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
knolled
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From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
pitiedverbUS /ˈpɪtiːd/
inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
by chance
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
promontories
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From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
recedingnounUS /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
a slow or gradual disappearance
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
SHAKESPEAREnounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading SHAKESPEARE.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
having a supporting base
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
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 It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading It is now necessary to advance the time, and to transfer the scene of our tale to another, but not a distant, part of the same sea.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
in or at the place that
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let the reader fancy himself standing at the mouth of a large bay of some sixteen or eighteen miles in diameter, in nearly every direction; though the shores must be indented with advancing promontories and receding curvatures, while the depth of the whole might possibly a little exceed the greatest width.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If ever you have looked on better days, If ever been where bells have knolled to church; If ever sat at any good man's feast!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If ever from your eyelids wiped a tear, And know what 'tis to pity, and be pitied, Let gentleness my strong enforcement be."
