used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
(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 END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
placed crosswise
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
crueltiesnounUS /ˈkruːltiz/
plural of “cruelty” — a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
divisible by two
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
set up or found
From this reading It was here that Will o'Dreams found opportunity to render a most important service.
gayest
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From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It was here that Will o'Dreams found opportunity to render a most important service.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
ten 10s
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was here that Will o'Dreams found opportunity to render a most important service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
journeyingnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniɪŋ/
the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
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 Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was here that Will o'Dreams found opportunity to render a most important service.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
o'Dreams
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From this reading It was here that Will o'Dreams found opportunity to render a most important service.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was here that Will o'Dreams found opportunity to render a most important service.
overgrownadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/
covered with growing plants
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading It was here that Will o'Dreams found opportunity to render a most important service.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was here that Will o'Dreams found opportunity to render a most important service.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
confined on all sides
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
carry out
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
a special situation
From this reading Nor did there seem to be a road for them to take, the only thing resembling a road having been abandoned so long that it was quite overgrown.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
townspeoplenounUS /ˈtaʊnzpiːpəl/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
not known
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
precisely as stated
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Somewhat to their dismay, however, they discovered upon drawing nearer that the castle was surrounded by a forest so dense that not even the smallest member of the band could penetrate between the trunks and branches.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was here that Will o'Dreams found opportunity to render a most important service.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Late in the afternoon they came within sight of another castle; and as they were now journeying through a very lonely region, they decided that it would be a wise plan to apply at this place for accommodations for the night.
a late time of life
From this reading THE END OF A HUNDRED YEARS They all resumed their journey at sunrise, carrying with them a fair supply of food which the townspeople had brought; and by noon they had crossed the boundary into a different kingdom, where the cruelties of the wicked King John were wholly unknown, and where Prince Arthur became almost the gayest member of the band.
