used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MYSELF: Who are you and what do you want?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading By what authority do you thus presume to interfere with me?
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MYSELF: Who are you and what do you want?
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
Finisterra
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From this reading FIGURE: By the authority of the Justicia of Finisterra.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
habiliments
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From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading By what authority do you thus presume to interfere with me?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
Justicia
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From this reading FIGURE: By the authority of the Justicia of Finisterra.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading MYSELF: Who are you and what do you want?
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading By what authority do you thus presume to interfere with me?
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading By what authority do you thus presume to interfere with me?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By what authority do you thus presume to interfere with me?
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading MYSELF: Who are you and what do you want?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was suddenly, however, seized roughly by the shoulder and nearly dragged from the bed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MYSELF: Who are you and what do you want?
which person or people
From this reading MYSELF: Who are you and what do you want?
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I looked up in amazement, and I beheld hanging over me a wild and uncouth figure; it was that of an elderly man, built as strong as a giant, in the habiliments of a fisherman; in his hand was a rusty musket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By what authority do you thus presume to interfere with me?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MYSELF: Who are you and what do you want?
