used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
(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 Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
Blanka
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From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
Dees
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From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
hamperverbUS /ˈhæmpər/
prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
only a very short time before
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading WALLACHIAN HOSPITALITY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
in the recent past
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
the act of departing
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
Manasseh
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From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
not any; not one
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
on one occasion
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
overrunverbUS /ˈoʊvərrʌn/
invade in great numbers
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
go across or through
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
supnounUS /sʌp/
a small amount of liquid food
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
TransylvanianounUS /ˌtrænzilˈveɪniə/
a historical plateau region in northwestern Romania that is separated from the rest of the country by the Transylvanian Alps; originally part of Hungary; incorporated into Romania at the end of World War I
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading After leaving Italy, he bent his course first to Dees, as the road thither seemed to offer no obstacles to peaceful travellers.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
WALLACHIAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WALLACHIAN HOSPITALITY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Troops were, indeed, encountered here and there on the way; but they suffered Manasseh and Blanka to pass unmolested.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Manasseh had fortunately provided a generous hamper of supplies, so that his companion was not once made aware that they were passing through a district lately overrun by a defeated army, which had so exhausted the resources of all the wayside inns that hardly a bite or a sup was to be had for love or money.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Manasseh had not much choice of routes in making his way, with his companion, to Transylvania.
