used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was awakened by the touch of a hand on his shoulder.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
in a state of sleep
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading He was awakened by the touch of a hand on his shoulder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was awakened by the touch of a hand on his shoulder.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
championsnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
one or the other of two
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He quickly sprang to his feet, his hand on his sword, to face this newcomer.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He quickly sprang to his feet, his hand on his sword, to face this newcomer.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was awakened by the touch of a hand on his shoulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading He quickly sprang to his feet, his hand on his sword, to face this newcomer.
not any; not one
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was awakened by the touch of a hand on his shoulder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
others
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From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
with speed
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He was awakened by the touch of a hand on his shoulder.
in the near future
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He quickly sprang to his feet, his hand on his sword, to face this newcomer.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading He quickly sprang to his feet, his hand on his sword, to face this newcomer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He quickly sprang to his feet, his hand on his sword, to face this newcomer.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He was awakened by the touch of a hand on his shoulder.
under-sea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
(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 In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But these under-sea champions were no match for him either in strength or quickness.
which person or people
From this reading He quickly defeated the fourteen guards and many others who came out of the castle to their aid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading In the evening, tired from his struggle with the man at the well, and his fighting at the castle gate, he went into the woods and was soon sound asleep.
