used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
(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 OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
Andalucianoun
a region in southern Spain on the Atlantic and the Mediterranean; formerly a center of Moorish civilization
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
ASTOUNDINGadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he could utter a cry, Sir Richard Pendragon had buried a knife in his heart.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
placed in a grave
From this reading Before he could utter a cry, Sir Richard Pendragon had buried a knife in his heart.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before he could utter a cry, Sir Richard Pendragon had buried a knife in his heart.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Before he could utter a cry, Sir Richard Pendragon had buried a knife in his heart.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “The dead don’t speak,” he whispered in a soft voice.
don't
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From this reading “The dead don’t speak,” he whispered in a soft voice.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
EPISODEnounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Before he could utter a cry, Sir Richard Pendragon had buried a knife in his heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
an opening into or through something
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Before he could utter a cry, Sir Richard Pendragon had buried a knife in his heart.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
Pendragonnoun
the supreme war chief of the ancient Britons
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
Pendragon's
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From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
Richard
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From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
only a very short time before
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
term of address for a man
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading “The dead don’t speak,” he whispered in a soft voice.
express in speech
From this reading “The dead don’t speak,” he whispered in a soft voice.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Before he could utter a cry, Sir Richard Pendragon had buried a knife in his heart.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
at the time that
From this reading OF AN ASTOUNDING EPISODE SCARCELY had Sir Richard Pendragon made a hole that was large enough to accommodate his great bulk when we heard the footsteps of the sentinel coming round to see that all was well.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “The dead don’t speak,” he whispered in a soft voice.
which person or people
From this reading In a gentle voice, so that he might not wake the King, we heard him singing of his love, who, it seemed, was a flower of Andalucia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet just as he came up to us, with his sword gleaming in the moonlight, he tripped over Sir Richard Pendragon’s outstretched leg and measured his length upon the earth.
