used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I, the Judge, I ask you for the law!
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
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 After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
clankverbUS /klæŋk/
make a clank
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
traveling across
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
dark-blueadjective
of a dark shade of blue
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Instantly deep silence reigned.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I, the Judge, I ask you for the law!
at or to or toward the front
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
fro
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From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
Hariowald
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From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I, the Judge, I ask you for the law!
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly deep silence reigned.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "I, the Judge, I ask you for the law!
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "I, the Judge, I ask you for the law!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
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 Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
the force of workers available
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading Instantly deep silence reigned.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
precisely, exactly
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Instantly deep silence reigned.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Throwing back the long, full, dark-blue mantle, fastened by a clasp on the left shoulder, he rested his spear like a staff on his right shoulder, and raising his left hand with the fingers extended, said slowly:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "The assembly is opened!" said Hariowald, and slowly took his seat, crossing one foot over the other.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the surging to and fro of the men pressing forward into the circle, the loud voices, and the clank of weapons had somewhat died away, the Duke raised his spear and struck with it three solemn strokes on the bronze shield.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I, the Judge, I ask you for the law!
