used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
in actual fact
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
(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 Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How much more when they are both in one tale!”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
AssuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
Bertrand
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From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
Bertrand's
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From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
the two together, not just one
From this reading How much more when they are both in one tale!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
du
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From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
divisible by two
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
at any time
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
FeveredadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərd/
highly or nervously excited
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
depressingly dark
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
Guesclin
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From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
half-ruined
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From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
the state of being honored
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
hooting
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From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
How
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From this reading How much more when they are both in one tale!”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
life-and-deathadjective
vitally important
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How much more when they are both in one tale!”
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much more when they are both in one tale!”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
night-air
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From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
pulsedverbUS /pʌlst/
past form of “pulse” — expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
except for; apart from
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
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 How much more when they are both in one tale!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How much more when they are both in one tale!”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
push forcefully
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Bertrand du Guesclin, tired as he was, and still as was all around him, had never felt less inclined to sleep.
tree-tops
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From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
uncooled
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From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
ungraciouslyadverb
without grace; rigidly
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
at the time that
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
which person or people
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Fevered and restless, the future champion of France at length thrust his heated face through the narrow window into the cool night-air, and was watching the rising moon peep timidly above the black, whispering tree-tops, when his mother’s voice was heard below— “Assuredly Bertrand is indeed destined to great honour, for, had but one of these two spoken it, it must needs have been truth.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Bertrand’s Dream It was midnight, and all was still in the castle save the ghostly hooting of an owl from some half-ruined turret above, and the long, dreary howl of a prowling wolf from the gloomy wood below.
but in spite of that
From this reading The yet uncooled excitement of the first life-and-death struggle in which he had ever been engaged, the wonderful and dazzling prospect opened to his fiery spirit by the mysterious prediction of that day, above all, the inspiring thought that his courage had actually been owned to some extent, however ungraciously, even by those who had hitherto despised him, pulsed through his veins like living fire, and banished all thought of slumber.
