used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He said this quietly, and as a matter of course, and I asked him in surprise if it was likely that they would leave their island.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading "Not alive," he answered; "but the Danes may spy our easily-taken flocks at any time, and come ashore here."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Not alive," he answered; "but the Danes may spy our easily-taken flocks at any time, and come ashore here."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Not alive," he answered; "but the Danes may spy our easily-taken flocks at any time, and come ashore here."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Moreover," he said, "if we are not here when you come for it, you will know where it is."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He said this quietly, and as a matter of course, and I asked him in surprise if it was likely that they would leave their island.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "Not alive," he answered; "but the Danes may spy our easily-taken flocks at any time, and come ashore here."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He said this quietly, and as a matter of course, and I asked him in surprise if it was likely that they would leave their island.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Not alive," he answered; "but the Danes may spy our easily-taken flocks at any time, and come ashore here."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Moreover," he said, "if we are not here when you come for it, you will know where it is."
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He said this quietly, and as a matter of course, and I asked him in surprise if it was likely that they would leave their island.
DanesnounUS /deɪnz/
plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
easily-taken
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From this reading "Not alive," he answered; "but the Danes may spy our easily-taken flocks at any time, and come ashore here."
ever-presentadjective
being always present
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading "Not alive," he answered; "but the Danes may spy our easily-taken flocks at any time, and come ashore here."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
for this reason
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Moreover," he said, "if we are not here when you come for it, you will know where it is."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He said this quietly, and as a matter of course, and I asked him in surprise if it was likely that they would leave their island.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Moreover," he said, "if we are not here when you come for it, you will know where it is."
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Moreover," he said, "if we are not here when you come for it, you will know where it is."
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
go away from a place
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He said this quietly, and as a matter of course, and I asked him in surprise if it was likely that they would leave their island.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He said this quietly, and as a matter of course, and I asked him in surprise if it was likely that they would leave their island.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Not alive," he answered; "but the Danes may spy our easily-taken flocks at any time, and come ashore here."
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading "Moreover," he said, "if we are not here when you come for it, you will know where it is."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
newly-turned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
not any; not one
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Moreover," he said, "if we are not here when you come for it, you will know where it is."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Not alive," he answered; "but the Danes may spy our easily-taken flocks at any time, and come ashore here."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
Phelim
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From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
with low volume
From this reading He said this quietly, and as a matter of course, and I asked him in surprise if it was likely that they would leave their island.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
get rid of
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading "Not alive," he answered; "but the Danes may spy our easily-taken flocks at any time, and come ashore here."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He said this quietly, and as a matter of course, and I asked him in surprise if it was likely that they would leave their island.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He said this quietly, and as a matter of course, and I asked him in surprise if it was likely that they would leave their island.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Not alive," he answered; "but the Danes may spy our easily-taken flocks at any time, and come ashore here."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
at the time that
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Moreover," he said, "if we are not here when you come for it, you will know where it is."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Moreover," he said, "if we are not here when you come for it, you will know where it is."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He said that it was well if we would do so, and that they would bury it under that new shed which we had helped to build, since no Danes would wonder at seeing newly-turned earth there.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, for all the peace of this holy island there hung over it an ever-present fear of which I learned when we spoke to Phelim concerning the treasure which we would leave in the care of the brethren when we went hence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Moreover," he said, "if we are not here when you come for it, you will know where it is."
