used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
(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 The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
Bradshaigh
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From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Wonders and misfortunes rarely come unattended.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
contrivancesnounUS /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/
plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
crevicenounUS /ˈkrevəs/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
crossingsnounUS /ˈkrɔːsɪŋz/
plural of “crossing” — traveling across
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading He rubbed his eyes, strongly persuaded that some rigorous discipline was necessary.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
efficientadjectiveUS /ɪˈfɪʃənt/
being effective without wasting time or effort or expense
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
ejaculations
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From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He rubbed his eyes, strongly persuaded that some rigorous discipline was necessary.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He rubbed his eyes, strongly persuaded that some rigorous discipline was necessary.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
and nothing more
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Wonders and misfortunes rarely come unattended.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
absolutely essential
From this reading He rubbed his eyes, strongly persuaded that some rigorous discipline was necessary.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He rubbed his eyes, strongly persuaded that some rigorous discipline was necessary.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Wonders and misfortunes rarely come unattended.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading He rubbed his eyes, strongly persuaded that some rigorous discipline was necessary.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading He rubbed his eyes, strongly persuaded that some rigorous discipline was necessary.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He rubbed his eyes, strongly persuaded that some rigorous discipline was necessary.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
not in physical motion
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He rubbed his eyes, strongly persuaded that some rigorous discipline was necessary.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He rubbed his eyes, strongly persuaded that some rigorous discipline was necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He pinched his fingers, shook himself--was he really awake? or--he took another peep, still it was there; nor crossings, ejaculations, nor other established contrivances had any effect.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading Wonders and misfortunes rarely come unattended.
unlooked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The vision that caused all this disturbance was the great banner of the Bradshaigh on the tower, curling full and stately in the breeze.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
at the time that
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Hope deferred" was just on the point of being attended with the usual consequences, when, taking another peep through a crevice, constructed for putting into effect a more efficient system of examination, he beheld a phenomenon as unlooked for as it was incomprehensible.
WondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Wonders and misfortunes rarely come unattended.
