used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The enemy will bring you into a snare!"
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And why should I not go there?" asked Perczel.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The General looked at him in astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The General looked at him in astonishment.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "The enemy will bring you into a snare!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
civile
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From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
half the width of an em
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
an opposing military force
From this reading "The enemy will bring you into a snare!"
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The General looked at him in astonishment.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And why should I not go there?" asked Perczel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The General looked at him in astonishment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And why should I not go there?" asked Perczel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The General looked at him in astonishment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "The enemy will bring you into a snare!"
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The General looked at him in astonishment.
là
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From this reading "_N'allez pas là!_" said the unknown, pointing to the vineyards.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
N'allez
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From this reading "_N'allez pas là!_" said the unknown, pointing to the vineyards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And why should I not go there?" asked Perczel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading "_N'allez pas là!_" said the unknown, pointing to the vineyards.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
Perczel
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From this reading "And why should I not go there?" asked Perczel.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "_N'allez pas là!_" said the unknown, pointing to the vineyards.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "_N'allez pas là!_" said the unknown, pointing to the vineyards.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "And why should I not go there?" asked Perczel.
and nothing more
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading "The enemy will bring you into a snare!"
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_N'allez pas là!_" said the unknown, pointing to the vineyards.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_N'allez pas là!_" said the unknown, pointing to the vineyards.
not known
From this reading "_N'allez pas là!_" said the unknown, pointing to the vineyards.
vineyardsnounUS /ˈvɪnjərdz/
plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading "_N'allez pas là!_" said the unknown, pointing to the vineyards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stranger was an old man, simply attired _en civile_, but there was something peculiarly striking in his martial air and keen glance.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "And why should I not go there?" asked Perczel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The enemy will bring you into a snare!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The enemy will bring you into a snare!"
