used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
anew
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
bundledverbUS /ˈbʌndəld/
past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
ChampionnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
ClaudiusnounUS /ˈklɔːdiəs/
Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
Crossley
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From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
divisible by two
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
interposing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
the force of workers available
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The road being now completely blocked by the shouting men and boys, my servants closed round me and literally carried me back to the litter.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
express in speech
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sir Claudius Crossley stared at me, and listened for a moment or two with a bewildered air.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
villainsnounUS /ˈvɪlənz/
plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
which person or people
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
witchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My Champion I began to speak again to the villains, repeating much that I had said before, with even greater earnestness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Then perceiving the drift of my words, he rudely shouted to me to shut my mouth, and, signing to his men, they caught up the old woman at my feet and bundled her along to the side of the other victim, interposing several of their broad backs between me and the poor old creatures.
a late time of life
From this reading In truth they were themselves of the opinion that the old women were witches, who had sold themselves to the devil for a term of years, and ought therefore to be put to death.
