used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "We will certainly pay heed to that warning," answered Yaspard, "as soon as we have had breakfast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "We will certainly pay heed to that warning," answered Yaspard, "as soon as we have had breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "We will certainly pay heed to that warning," answered Yaspard, "as soon as we have had breakfast.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
dressing-bell
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From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "GREAT IS THE TROUBLE OF FOOT ILL-TRIPPING."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
Gloy
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From this reading "Mither," said Gloy, "wad say that the sea was sending its warning tae wiz."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "GREAT IS THE TROUBLE OF FOOT ILL-TRIPPING."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We will certainly pay heed to that warning," answered Yaspard, "as soon as we have had breakfast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We will certainly pay heed to that warning," answered Yaspard, "as soon as we have had breakfast.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading "We will certainly pay heed to that warning," answered Yaspard, "as soon as we have had breakfast.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
ILL-TRIPPING
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From this reading "GREAT IS THE TROUBLE OF FOOT ILL-TRIPPING."
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "GREAT IS THE TROUBLE OF FOOT ILL-TRIPPING."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mither," said Gloy, "wad say that the sea was sending its warning tae wiz."
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
Mither
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From this reading "Mither," said Gloy, "wad say that the sea was sending its warning tae wiz."
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "GREAT IS THE TROUBLE OF FOOT ILL-TRIPPING."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "We will certainly pay heed to that warning," answered Yaspard, "as soon as we have had breakfast.
precedesverbUS /prɪˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
rousernounUS /ˈraʊzər/
someone who rouses others from sleep
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mither," said Gloy, "wad say that the sea was sending its warning tae wiz."
express in words
From this reading "Mither," said Gloy, "wad say that the sea was sending its warning tae wiz."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading "Mither," said Gloy, "wad say that the sea was sending its warning tae wiz."
in the near future
From this reading "We will certainly pay heed to that warning," answered Yaspard, "as soon as we have had breakfast.
StacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
Swarta
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From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
tae
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From this reading "Mither," said Gloy, "wad say that the sea was sending its warning tae wiz."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mither," said Gloy, "wad say that the sea was sending its warning tae wiz."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "GREAT IS THE TROUBLE OF FOOT ILL-TRIPPING."
from that place or that time
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "GREAT IS THE TROUBLE OF FOOT ILL-TRIPPING."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
wadverbUS /wɑːd/
compress into a wad
From this reading "Mither," said Gloy, "wad say that the sea was sending its warning tae wiz."
a message informing of danger
From this reading "Mither," said Gloy, "wad say that the sea was sending its warning tae wiz."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will certainly pay heed to that warning," answered Yaspard, "as soon as we have had breakfast.
at the time that
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When fully awake they looked (as if led by one instinct) to the open sea, for from thence was coming the deep mournful moaning which precedes a storm.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will certainly pay heed to that warning," answered Yaspard, "as soon as we have had breakfast.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
wiznounUS /wɪz/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading "Mither," said Gloy, "wad say that the sea was sending its warning tae wiz."
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Our boys woke up early next morning, for a chill wind sweeping over Swarta Stack was as effectual a rouser as the dressing-bell.
Yaspard
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From this reading "We will certainly pay heed to that warning," answered Yaspard, "as soon as we have had breakfast.
