used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A youth with a deer hanging from his shoulder stepped forward.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading First he called for the messenger who had brought the news.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading First he called for the messenger who had brought the news.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading They knew that the people on land were their enemies; so they were ready to obey every command of their chief.
being joined in close association
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading A youth with a deer hanging from his shoulder stepped forward.
drawbridgenounUS /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/
a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading They knew that the people on land were their enemies; so they were ready to obey every command of their chief.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They knew that the people on land were their enemies; so they were ready to obey every command of their chief.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First he called for the messenger who had brought the news.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First he called for the messenger who had brought the news.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A youth with a deer hanging from his shoulder stepped forward.
made afraid
From this reading The lake people were very much frightened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A youth with a deer hanging from his shoulder stepped forward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First he called for the messenger who had brought the news.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading A youth with a deer hanging from his shoulder stepped forward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First he called for the messenger who had brought the news.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A youth with a deer hanging from his shoulder stepped forward.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew that the people on land were their enemies; so they were ready to obey every command of their chief.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The lake people were very much frightened.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
Lodrix
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From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
a person who carries a message
From this reading First he called for the messenger who had brought the news.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The lake people were very much frightened.
information about recent and important events
From this reading First he called for the messenger who had brought the news.
be obedient to
From this reading They knew that the people on land were their enemies; so they were ready to obey every command of their chief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They knew that the people on land were their enemies; so they were ready to obey every command of their chief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They knew that the people on land were their enemies; so they were ready to obey every command of their chief.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They knew that the people on land were their enemies; so they were ready to obey every command of their chief.
done under pressure
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading A youth with a deer hanging from his shoulder stepped forward.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They knew that the people on land were their enemies; so they were ready to obey every command of their chief.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A youth with a deer hanging from his shoulder stepped forward.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They knew that the people on land were their enemies; so they were ready to obey every command of their chief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew that the people on land were their enemies; so they were ready to obey every command of their chief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
precisely as stated
From this reading The lake people were very much frightened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lake people were very much frightened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
which person or people
From this reading First he called for the messenger who had brought the news.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOME While Lodrix summoned the people, the chief rushed out to pull back the drawbridge which connected their homes with the land.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading A youth with a deer hanging from his shoulder stepped forward.
