used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
alarm-bell
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From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
DALRYMPLE
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From this reading ROBERT DALRYMPLE.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
labourers
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From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
magnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/
enlarged to an abnormal degree
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
MoatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
Netherleigh
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From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
night-air
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From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
not any; not one
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
police-officers
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From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT DALRYMPLE.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
move hurridly
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
move an implement through
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
SundryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The booming of the alarm-bell somewhat earlier in the evening had been less ominous than this.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The moon had gone under a cloud, the old structure, Moat Grange, appeared shadowy and indistinct, and to the imagination of these poor excited labourers, assembled to discuss their position, the three officers--for there were but three--looked magnified into a formidable number.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were the police-officers from Netherleigh, sent for by Oscar Dalrymple, and they had come mounted, for the sake of speed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sundry shouts startling the night-air, combined with the dashing up of horsemen, caused no little stir amidst the crowd.
