used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As we approached the palace on our return I was astonished by hearing a startled scream.
Arendsoon
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From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we approached the palace on our return I was astonished by hearing a startled scream.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading As we approached the palace on our return I was astonished by hearing a startled scream.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
Azolta
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From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
DuelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
set up or found
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
coins made of gold
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading As we approached the palace on our return I was astonished by hearing a startled scream.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
InvestigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
the act of departing
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As we approached the palace on our return I was astonished by hearing a startled scream.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading As we approached the palace on our return I was astonished by hearing a startled scream.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As we approached the palace on our return I was astonished by hearing a startled scream.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
express in words
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading As we approached the palace on our return I was astonished by hearing a startled scream.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
transport commercially
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading As we approached the palace on our return I was astonished by hearing a startled scream.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
TournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading I fight a Duel--Paul appeals to me to let him go in the Ship--The Secret of the Gold--A Tour of Investigation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Our stroll up the valley occupied more than an hour, for I had much to say and the commander much to ask of me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we approached the palace on our return I was astonished by hearing a startled scream.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Running forward, what were my feelings to see Arendsoon with his arms round the struggling form of Azolta, attempting to kiss her.
Zolca
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From this reading Zolca accompanied us, he having whispered to me before leaving that Paul had been found and confined to his house, which was watched by sentries.
