Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

(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 the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

cause to slow down or get stuck

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

plural of “brigade” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

a beverage made from juice pressed from apples

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

100 fen equal 1 yuan in China

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

inflected form of “levy” — impose and collect

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

held dear

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

not any; not one

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

on one occasion

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

move with force

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

fitting closely

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

during the time that

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

which person or people

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading The Royal troops had quartered themselves snugly in the little villages of the neighbourhood, and having levied contributions of cider and of beer from the farmers, they showed no sign of any wish to advance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Towards afternoon, however, parties of our horse and peasants from the fen country came in with the news that there was no fear of an assault being attempted.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The town was full of women, the wives, mothers, and sisters of our peasants, who had come in from far and near to see their loved ones once more.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Some rude works had been thrown up on the Eastover side, behind which two brigades were drawn up in arms, while the rest of the army was held in reserve in the market-place and Castle Field.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading the Bog All Bridgewater was in a ferment as we rode in, for King James’s forces were within four miles, on the Sedgemoor Plain, and it was likely that they would push on at once and storm the town.