Chapter IX · Chapter 9

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

dwell

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

speak to

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

later than; following

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

(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 "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

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From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

on or to one side

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

the smallest administrative district of several European countries

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

kill by nailing onto a cross

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

the organ of sight

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

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 "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

depressingly dark

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

death of a person

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

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 Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

engage in

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

a particular point in time

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Thou divinest me ill," answered Alred; "I do not call on thee to lay aside the crown, but to crucify the heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

and nothing more

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

a senior clergyman and dignitary

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

cut with a saw

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

express in speech

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

trying something to find out about it

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

an old form of “were”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."

at the time that

From this reading Gurth and Harold were seated in close commune in the Earl's chamber, at an hour long after the complin (or second vespers), when Alred entered unexpectedly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The old man's face was unusually grave, and Harold's penetrating eye saw that he was gloomy with some matters of great moment.

comparative of “worthy” — having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

From this reading "Speak on, father," said Harold, turning somewhat pale at the solemnity of the address; "I am ready, if the council so desire, to remain a subject, and aid in the choice of a worthier king."

an old form of “would”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Harold," said the prelate, seating himself, "the hour has come to test thy truth, when thou saidst that thou wert ready to make all sacrifice to thy land, and further, that thou wouldst abide by the counsel of those free from thy passions, and looking on thee only as the instrument of England's weal."