used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
Cannington
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From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
DanesnounUS /deɪnz/
plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
divisible by two
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
go away from a place
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
by chance
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
come together
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
on one occasion
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
outlawedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlɔːd/
contrary to or forbidden by law
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
overborne
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From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
prioressnoun
the superior of a group of nuns
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading And that satisfied them.
scatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
try to get or reach
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
carry out
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
thanenounUS /θeɪn/
a feudal lord or baron
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
thralls
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From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet they asked me for news of the fight, and I told them--lest they should raise a panic, or maybe leave us themselves--only that our men stood against the Danes on Cannington Hill, and that beyond them the invaders could not come.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
(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 They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
which person or people
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I was doubtful whether to go in at once and seek audience with the prioress, or wait until some fresh news came in; for now I began to have a hope that our men would sweep down the hill on the Danes and scatter them in turn, even as they had themselves been overborne.
Wulfhere's
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From this reading Two of Wulfhere's men were by the gate, lounging against the sunny wall; but they roused into life as they heard the clatter of my horse's hoofs, and came to meet me and take the bridle, as was their duty.
but in spite of that
From this reading They knew who I was well enough; but thralls may not question the ways of a thane, as I was yet in their eyes, though outlawed.
