AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
armedadjectiveUS /ɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
Beltane
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From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
brayed
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From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
ceasedverbUS /siːst/
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
Cnutnoun
king of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035)
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
espied
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From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
fernnounUS /fɜːrn/
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
fillverbUS /fɪl/
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
FOUGHTverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
hoovesnounUS /hʊvz/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
jingleverbUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
lyingnounUS /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
men-at-arms
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From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
night-wind
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
oncomingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːnkʌmɪŋ/
moving toward one
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
Pratnoun
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
Rollo's
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From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
shakeverbUS /ʃeɪk/
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
Soft-creeping
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From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
THEMpronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
thunderverbUS /ˈθʌndər/
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
trampleverbUS /ˈtræmpəl/
tread or stomp heavily or roughly
From this reading On they came, knights and men-at-arms, rank upon rank, company by company, until the valley seemed full of the dull gleam of their armour and the air rang loud with clash and jingle and the trample of countless hooves.
tramplingnounUS /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading Soft-creeping they approached the deserted camp, soft-creeping they entered it; and suddenly their trumpets brayed loud and long, and, dying away, gave place to the ring and trampling thunder of the advancing host.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
valleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
van-ward
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beltane presently espied certain figures moving in the valley below, stealthy figures that were men of Sir Rollo's van-ward.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, lying amid the leaves and fern with Cnut and the small man Prat beside him.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading HOW THE FOREST FOUGHT FOR THEM A hum upon the night-wind, lost, ever and anon, in wailing gust, yet a hum that never ceased; a sound that grew and grew, loud and ever more loud until it seemed to fill the very night, a dreadful sound, ominous and threatening, a sound to shake the boldest heart--the ring and tramp of an armed, oncoming multitude.
