used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
cause to be bored
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
the two together, not just one
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
the first light of day
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
egressnounUS /ɪˈɡres/
(astronomy) the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
an opposing military force
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
Gysbert
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From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
Hengist
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From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
become covered with mist
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
sabots
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From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
only a very short time before
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
without speaking
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
Spaniard's
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From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
successive (without a break)
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading His straight light hair had assumed a dark brown color, and his fresh rosy complexion had suddenly become as swarthy as any Spaniard's.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN THE CAMP OF THE ENEMY In the cold gray mist of earliest dawn, Gysbert crept silently through one of the city gates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
ValdeznounUS /vælˈdez/
a port on Alaska's southern coast from which oil is shipped to markets around the world
From this reading Thanks to an almost daily study of the Spanish camp from his perch on Hengist Hill, he had selected the most favorable quarter for his egress through the enemies' ranks--the situation farthest removed from the headquarters of commander Valdez.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading His Dutch blouse, cap and wooden sabots were exchanged for garments of a more foreign cut, and in his hand he bore a large bag of assorted herbs, both green and dried.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So changed was his appearance that his own sister would scarcely have known him, had she not assisted in effecting his disguise, late the night before.
