used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
(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 The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon a moonlight night this large boat must have been seen by the sentinels, and followed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Upon a moonlight night this large boat must have been seen by the sentinels, and followed.
Bensington
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From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
cause to be bored
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
Brian's
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From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Upon a moonlight night this large boat must have been seen by the sentinels, and followed.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
dungeonsnounUS /ˈdʌndʒənz/
plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Upon a moonlight night this large boat must have been seen by the sentinels, and followed.
set up or found
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Upon a moonlight night this large boat must have been seen by the sentinels, and followed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
heavily-laden
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From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Upon a moonlight night this large boat must have been seen by the sentinels, and followed.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
fasten with a lock
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Upon a moonlight night this large boat must have been seen by the sentinels, and followed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Upon a moonlight night this large boat must have been seen by the sentinels, and followed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
not any; not one
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
redeemedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmd/
saved from the bondage of sin
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
remedied
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From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
a strong line
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
rowers
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From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
SANCTUARYnounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Upon a moonlight night this large boat must have been seen by the sentinels, and followed.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Upon a moonlight night this large boat must have been seen by the sentinels, and followed.
in the near future
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
swifteradjectiveUS /ˈswɪftər/
comparative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
Thorold's
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From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was of course no "lock" at Bensington in those days, consequently the stream was much swifter than now; and it was soon found that the load they bore in their barge was beyond the strength of the rowers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
towingverbUS /ˈtoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon a moonlight night this large boat must have been seen by the sentinels, and followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night continued intensely dark, a drizzling rain fell; but all this was in favour of the escape.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But this was easily remedied: a towing rope was produced, and half a dozen of Thorold's band drew the bark up stream, while another half-dozen remained on board, steered or rowed, or attended to the rope at the head of the boat, as needed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SANCTUARY The heavily-laden boat ascended the stream with its load of rescued captives, redeemed from their living death in the dungeons of Brian's stronghold.
