used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
bare-breastedadjective
having the breasts uncovered or featuring such nudity
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
beckoningverbUS /ˈbekənɪŋ/
-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading ‘Come hither,’ said he, beckoning to Reuben.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
breastplatenounUS /ˈbrestpleɪt/
armor plate that protects the chest; the front part of a cuirass
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘Come hither,’ said he, beckoning to Reuben.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
the act of departing
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
an opposing military force
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
girtverbUS /ɡɜːrt/
inflected form of “gird” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Come hither,’ said he, beckoning to Reuben.
head-piece
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading ‘Come hither,’ said he, beckoning to Reuben.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
a boy or man
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
come together
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
methinks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
attach to a support
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading ‘Come hither,’ said he, beckoning to Reuben.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘Come hither,’ said he, beckoning to Reuben.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In the morning, after a breakfast furnished by the remains of our supper, we looked to our horses and prepared for our departure.
at the time that
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have here mine own old breastplate and head-piece, which should, methinks, fit you, for if you have more flesh than I, I am a larger framework of a man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ere we could mount, however, our kindly host came running out to us with a load of armour in his arms.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘It is not meet, lad, that you should go bare-breasted against the enemy when your comrades are girt with steel.
