adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading But much happened before John Ball spoke again from the cross, and it was on this wise.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
BallnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading But much happened before John Ball spoke again from the cross, and it was on this wise.
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
beastnounUS /biːst/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But much happened before John Ball spoke again from the cross, and it was on this wise.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading There was a very tall man standing by the prisoner on the horse near the outskirts of the crowd, and holding his bridle.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was a very tall man standing by the prisoner on the horse near the outskirts of the crowd, and holding his bridle.
catchverbUS /kætʃ/
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
clearverbUS /klɪr/
rid of obstructions
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading But much happened before John Ball spoke again from the cross, and it was on this wise.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
GreennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But much happened before John Ball spoke again from the cross, and it was on this wise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
HEARverbUS /hiːr/
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading There was a very tall man standing by the prisoner on the horse near the outskirts of the crowd, and holding his bridle.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
horsenounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There was a very tall man standing by the prisoner on the horse near the outskirts of the crowd, and holding his bridle.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading But much happened before John Ball spoke again from the cross, and it was on this wise.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
leftnounUS /left/
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 THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
MAKEverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But much happened before John Ball spoke again from the cross, and it was on this wise.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There was a very tall man standing by the prisoner on the horse near the outskirts of the crowd, and holding his bridle.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But much happened before John Ball spoke again from the cross, and it was on this wise.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading There was a very tall man standing by the prisoner on the horse near the outskirts of the crowd, and holding his bridle.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading There was a very tall man standing by the prisoner on the horse near the outskirts of the crowd, and holding his bridle.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
READYadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
sharplyadverbUS /ˈʃɑːrpli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
shoutverbUS /ʃaʊt/
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But much happened before John Ball spoke again from the cross, and it was on this wise.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading There was a very tall man standing by the prisoner on the horse near the outskirts of the crowd, and holding his bridle.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading There was a very tall man standing by the prisoner on the horse near the outskirts of the crowd, and holding his bridle.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
THEMpronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
THEYpronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
TIDINGSnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
trysting-place
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading There was a very tall man standing by the prisoner on the horse near the outskirts of the crowd, and holding his bridle.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When there was silence after the last shout that the crowd had raised a while ago, I thought I heard a thin sharp noise far away, somewhat to the north of the cross, which I took rather for the sound of a trumpet or horn, than for the voice of a man or any beast.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will Green also seemed to have heard it, for he turned his head sharply and then back again, and looked keenly into the crowd as though seeking to catch some one's eye.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But much happened before John Ball spoke again from the cross, and it was on this wise.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading THEY HEAR TIDINGS OF BATTLE AND MAKE THEM READY He left off as one who had yet something else to say; and, indeed, I thought he would give us some word as to the trysting-place, and whither the army was to go from it; because it was now clear to me that this gathering was but a band of an army.
