used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
BANNERnounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading THE BANNER UNFURLED.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The cottages stood forsaken; the community had gathered beneath the linden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The cottages stood forsaken; the community had gathered beneath the linden.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading The cottages stood forsaken; the community had gathered beneath the linden.
dependentsnounUS /dɪˈpendənts/
plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
From this reading None of the inmates or dependents of the manor-house were present.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
forsakenverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪkən/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading The cottages stood forsaken; the community had gathered beneath the linden.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
brought together in one place
From this reading The cottages stood forsaken; the community had gathered beneath the linden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The cottages stood forsaken; the community had gathered beneath the linden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading None of the inmates or dependents of the manor-house were present.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
lindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading The cottages stood forsaken; the community had gathered beneath the linden.
manor-house
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From this reading None of the inmates or dependents of the manor-house were present.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
not any; not one
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the inmates or dependents of the manor-house were present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading None of the inmates or dependents of the manor-house were present.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading None of the inmates or dependents of the manor-house were present.
determined
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The cottages stood forsaken; the community had gathered beneath the linden.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
carry out
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANNER UNFURLED.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
UNFURLEDverbUS /ənˈfɜːrld/
past form of “unfurl” — unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state
From this reading THE BANNER UNFURLED.
communicated in words
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The men were fully armed and many a fierce threat was uttered against the "villain in the iron closet"; but the peasants seemed fully resolved to take no part whatever in the coming work of revenge.
Zulawce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The excitement of the people of Zulawce rose steadily as the Easter sun was sinking to its rest.
