used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
Bernal
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From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nevertheless, he did not at once fire.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Nevertheless, he did not at once fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
how
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From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
Maximilian
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From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
easily agitated
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, he did not at once fire.
not one, and not any
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nevertheless, he did not at once fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
on one occasion
From this reading Nevertheless, he did not at once fire.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
having a point
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
REGICIDEnoun
someone who commits regicide; the killer of a king
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
cut with a saw
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
not in physical motion
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading KING AND REGICIDE NONE of us know beforehand how we shall act in moments of stress and fear.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
at the time that
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The intruder stepped a pace nearer, keeping his weapon pointed at the King, while his finger rested against the trigger.
which person or people
From this reading But Maximilian, after the first natural start of astonishment, stood perfectly still, his eyes fixed steadily on this man who had suddenly come forward to threaten his life, gazing at him with more of curiosity than dread.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bernal, when he saw embodied before him the danger to which he had looked forward, lost his self-control, and turned round to the King with a nervous movement, as if he would catch hold of him to restrain him from hasty action.
