used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
(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 startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was inflamed with the desire to cross the ocean at once and throw in my lot with my struggling countrymen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
of short duration or distance
From this reading I came to this decision in the brief time it took me to reach St. Paul’s church.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came to this decision in the brief time it took me to reach St. Paul’s church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I came to this decision in the brief time it took me to reach St. Paul’s church.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading I was inflamed with the desire to cross the ocean at once and throw in my lot with my struggling countrymen.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
travel across or pass over
From this reading I was inflamed with the desire to cross the ocean at once and throw in my lot with my struggling countrymen.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I came to this decision in the brief time it took me to reach St. Paul’s church.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I was inflamed with the desire to cross the ocean at once and throw in my lot with my struggling countrymen.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
homelandnounUS /ˈhoʊmlænd/
the country where you were born
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading I was inflamed with the desire to cross the ocean at once and throw in my lot with my struggling countrymen.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I came to this decision in the brief time it took me to reach St. Paul’s church.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I was inflamed with the desire to cross the ocean at once and throw in my lot with my struggling countrymen.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
not any; not one
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading I was inflamed with the desire to cross the ocean at once and throw in my lot with my struggling countrymen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
on one occasion
From this reading I was inflamed with the desire to cross the ocean at once and throw in my lot with my struggling countrymen.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading I came to this decision in the brief time it took me to reach St. Paul’s church.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I came to this decision in the brief time it took me to reach St. Paul’s church.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
transport commercially
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
St
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From this reading I came to this decision in the brief time it took me to reach St. Paul’s church.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading I was inflamed with the desire to cross the ocean at once and throw in my lot with my struggling countrymen.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I came to this decision in the brief time it took me to reach St. Paul’s church.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
propel through the air
From this reading I was inflamed with the desire to cross the ocean at once and throw in my lot with my struggling countrymen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I came to this decision in the brief time it took me to reach St. Paul’s church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I came to this decision in the brief time it took me to reach St. Paul’s church.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was inflamed with the desire to cross the ocean at once and throw in my lot with my struggling countrymen.
Watling
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From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH I HAVE MY FIRST TASTE OF A BRITISH PRISON Around the first corner and down to Watling Street I ran, taking the nearest course to the river, though I had no intention of returning to my ship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The startling news I had heard about the state of affairs in the homeland had fired me with a patriotism before which all thought of allegiance to the King vanished.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For the present I would endeavor to escape my pursuers; later I would find some way to return to my native land.
