used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
Ashley
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From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
ASSIZEnoun
the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale
From this reading ASSIZE TIME.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
without doubt or question
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
heraldsnounUS /ˈherəldz/
plural of “herald” — (formal) a person who announces important news
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
javelin-men
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From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
javelins
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From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
march in a procession
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
only a very short time before
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
carry out
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ASSIZE TIME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The javelin-men rode next, two abreast, in the plain dark Ashley livery, the points of their javelins glittering in the sunshine, scarcely able to advance for the crowd.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A blast, shrill and loud, from the advancing heralds, was borne on the air of the bright March afternoon, as the cavalcade advanced up East Street.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Once more, in this, the almost concluding chapter of the history, are we obliged to take notice of Assize Saturday.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Once more had the high sheriff's procession gone out to receive the judges; and never had the cathedral bells rung out more clearly, or the streets and windows been so thronged.
