used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
HathawaynounUS /ˈhæθəweɪ/
wife of William Shakespeare (1556-1623)
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
and nothing more
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
most important element
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
engage in
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
MISLEDverbUS /mɪˈsled/
inflected form of “mislead” — lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
From this reading THE MISLED WANDERER.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISLED WANDERER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Move the log upon the hearth, Master Hathaway," he said, "and make it send up a flame, so that I may see better.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
WANDERERnounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading THE MISLED WANDERER.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The visitation we have just described caused a sufficiently startling interruption to the cozy comfort of the entire party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The villagers looked upon the visitation as something supernatural, and were afraid to move; but Shakespeare, after closing the door, with main force against the driving wind and snow, stooped down and examined the object at his feet.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Shakespeare started back in some surprise, and the whole circle, springing from their seats, stood gazing upon the object so suddenly introduced amongst them.
