used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And you--and you?"
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
for the reason that
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
terminate
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
desertionsnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “desertion” — withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
opinion or judgment
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
the act of departing
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
Halvor
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From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
Hellgumists
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From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
How
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From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
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 They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
on one occasion
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
express in words
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
express in words
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They feared that he was going to tell them of more desertions from their ranks.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "We might as well stop right now," they thought, "and break up the Society at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She could see that the Hellgumists were uneasy because Halvor had called them together on a week day.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
in the company of; together with
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They glanced anxiously at one another, with a look of distrust in their eyes that seemed to say: "How long will you hold out?
