used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Russell's advent among the embarrassed lovers can easily be explained.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Russell's advent among the embarrassed lovers can easily be explained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Russell's advent among the embarrassed lovers can easily be explained.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
CALAMITYnounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Russell's advent among the embarrassed lovers can easily be explained.
not accessible to view
From this reading First among these other things was that precious package which he had concealed.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Russell's advent among the embarrassed lovers can easily be explained.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Russell's advent among the embarrassed lovers can easily be explained.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Russell's advent among the embarrassed lovers can easily be explained.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First among these other things was that precious package which he had concealed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now was the time for him to look them up and regain possession.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
coins made of gold
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First among these other things was that precious package which he had concealed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now was the time for him to look them up and regain possession.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Russell's advent among the embarrassed lovers can easily be explained.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now was the time for him to look them up and regain possession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading First among these other things was that precious package which he had concealed.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Now was the time for him to look them up and regain possession.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading First among these other things was that precious package which he had concealed.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Now was the time for him to look them up and regain possession.
Russell'snounUS /ˈrʌsəlz/
possessive form of “russell” — United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Russell's advent among the embarrassed lovers can easily be explained.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First among these other things was that precious package which he had concealed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Russell's advent among the embarrassed lovers can easily be explained.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Now was the time for him to look them up and regain possession.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading First among these other things was that precious package which he had concealed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now was the time for him to look them up and regain possession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now was the time for him to look them up and regain possession.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS A TERRIBLE CALAMITY.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seated at the gate in the uniform of a general, with gorgeous array of blue and gold, with a sword in his manly hand, and armed warriors around him, his martial soul had gradually lost its terrors, and his mind was at leisure to think of other things.
