used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
accursedadjectiveUS /ˌæˈkɜːrst/
under a curse
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
ancestraladjectiveUS /ænˈsestrəl/
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
deepenverbUS /ˈdiːpən/
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
divisible by two
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
highest in quality
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
GUARDIANSnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading THE GUARDIANS OF THE OLD HOUSE.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
heinousadjectiveUS /ˈheɪnəs/
extremely wicked, deeply criminal
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
HOODnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
provoking horror
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
intense and profound fear
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE GUARDIANS OF THE OLD HOUSE.
house'snounUS /ˈhaʊsɪz/
possessive form of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
maledictionnoun
the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult)
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GUARDIANS OF THE OLD HOUSE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE GUARDIANS OF THE OLD HOUSE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GUARDIANS OF THE OLD HOUSE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading On every lip a speechless horror hung, On every brow the burden of affliction; The old ancestral spirits knew and felt The house's malediction.--THOMAS HOOD.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading But as there is a certain weird attraction in the horrible, the old Black Hall came to be the greatest object of morbid interest in the neighborhood, greater even than the magnificent caverns, or the miraculous springs.
in or at the place that
From this reading Time does but deepen the gloom that hangs over an old mansion where a heinous crime has been committed, an awful tragedy enacted.
a late time of life
From this reading As the years darkened over the old Black Hall, the house fell to be regarded as a place haunted and accursed.
