used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
subject to appointment
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
archersnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
fearless and daring
From this reading "What news, what news?" said bold Robin Hood, "that you drink and talk so merrily."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
characterized by great determination
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
take in liquids
From this reading "What news, what news?" said bold Robin Hood, "that you drink and talk so merrily."
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
equalled
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From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
ForestersnounUS /ˈfɔːrəstərz/
plural of “forester” — English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading "What news, what news?" said bold Robin Hood, "that you drink and talk so merrily."
information about recent and important events
From this reading "What news, what news?" said bold Robin Hood, "that you drink and talk so merrily."
Nottingham
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From this reading _Robin's Progress to Nottingham.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
a human being
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading _Robin's Progress to Nottingham.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
Robin'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading _Robin's Progress to Nottingham.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What news, what news?" said bold Robin Hood, "that you drink and talk so merrily."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What news, what news?" said bold Robin Hood, "that you drink and talk so merrily."
dependable
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
carry out
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "What news, what news?" said bold Robin Hood, "that you drink and talk so merrily."
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Robin's Progress to Nottingham.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading One day he determined to take a journey to Nottingham, hearing that the king had appointed a shooting match in that town, to be disputed by the best archers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What news, what news?" said bold Robin Hood, "that you drink and talk so merrily."
at the time that
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
which person or people
From this reading When he came thither he happened to fall into company with fifteen stout foresters, who sat drinking and laughing together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
a late time of life
From this reading Being an Account of his Adventures with the Fifteen Foresters._ Robin Hood was now about fifteen years old; in person tall and stout, and of a good countenance; in courage and strength few equalled him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What news, what news?" said bold Robin Hood, "that you drink and talk so merrily."
