used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
Catesby
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From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
Chetham
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From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
having made preparations
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE EXPLANATION.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
FawkesnounUS /fɔːks/
English conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament (1570-1606)
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But finding that Catesby meditated no further hostilities, he returned it to the scabbard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But finding that Catesby meditated no further hostilities, he returned it to the scabbard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
hostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading But finding that Catesby meditated no further hostilities, he returned it to the scabbard.
Humphrey
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From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But finding that Catesby meditated no further hostilities, he returned it to the scabbard.
meditated
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From this reading But finding that Catesby meditated no further hostilities, he returned it to the scabbard.
a particular point in time
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
not any; not one
From this reading But finding that Catesby meditated no further hostilities, he returned it to the scabbard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
other's
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From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But finding that Catesby meditated no further hostilities, he returned it to the scabbard.
cut with a saw
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
scabbardnounUS /ˈskæbərd/
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
From this reading But finding that Catesby meditated no further hostilities, he returned it to the scabbard.
only a very short time before
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
sheathedadjectiveUS /ʃiːðd/
enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But finding that Catesby meditated no further hostilities, he returned it to the scabbard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPLANATION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
UtteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading By this time, Humphrey Chetham had sprung to his feet, and picking up his fallen weapon, stood on his defence.
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Uttering an exclamation of rage, Catesby turned fiercely upon Fawkes, and for a moment appeared disposed to accept his invitation to continue the combat with him.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading But as he regarded the other's haggard features, and perceived in them the traces of his recent struggle with death--as he saw he was scarcely able to wield the blade he opposed against him--his wrath changed to compassion, and he sheathed his sword.
