used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
(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 men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Ascension Day, and a general meeting had been called.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
AscensionnounUS /əˈsenʃən/
(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
From this reading It was Ascension Day, and a general meeting had been called.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
avengernounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was Ascension Day, and a general meeting had been called.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was Ascension Day, and a general meeting had been called.
Colomea
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From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
carefully weighed
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was Ascension Day, and a general meeting had been called.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
one or the other of two
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
an act that fails
From this reading SIGNS OF FAILURE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was Ascension Day, and a general meeting had been called.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Ascension Day, and a general meeting had been called.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
the act of retaining something
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Ascension Day, and a general meeting had been called.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was Ascension Day, and a general meeting had been called.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGNS OF FAILURE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
parishesnounUS /ˈpærɪʃɪz/
plural of “parish” — a local church community
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
unusual or striking
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
relieve from
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SIGNS OF FAILURE.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
TarasnounUS /ˈtɑːrəz/
plural of “tara” — a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They considered they had done with Taras; for had he not insulted them beyond forgiveness by refusing to rid them of the soldiers?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
precisely as stated
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Ascension Day, and a general meeting had been called.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
at the time that
From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The men of Zulawce were in a difficulty of their own; for, while all the rest of the parishes within the disturbed district were at least free to side either with the Government or with the avenger, as seemed best to suit their temper or their interests, the people of Zulawce could do neither.
Zulawce
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From this reading About the very time when the authorities at Colomea were holding their war council, a remarkable occurrence took place at Zulawce.
