used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Mist, mist everywhere, and so thick that I could barely distinguish the courtyard of the inn below.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Mist, mist everywhere, and so thick that I could barely distinguish the courtyard of the inn below.
bequeathedverbUS /bəˈkwiːθt/
past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mist, mist everywhere, and so thick that I could barely distinguish the courtyard of the inn below.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading Mist, mist everywhere, and so thick that I could barely distinguish the courtyard of the inn below.
placed crosswise
From this reading I crossed the room to the window and looked out through its tiny latticed panes.
the first light of day
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading Mist, mist everywhere, and so thick that I could barely distinguish the courtyard of the inn below.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Mist, mist everywhere, and so thick that I could barely distinguish the courtyard of the inn below.
EXETER
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From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Mist, mist everywhere, and so thick that I could barely distinguish the courtyard of the inn below.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I crossed the room to the window and looked out through its tiny latticed panes.
LADY'SnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
latticedadjective
having a pattern of fretwork or latticework
From this reading I crossed the room to the window and looked out through its tiny latticed panes.
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
lighteningnounUS /ˈlaɪtənɪŋ/
descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I crossed the room to the window and looked out through its tiny latticed panes.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
become covered with mist
From this reading Mist, mist everywhere, and so thick that I could barely distinguish the courtyard of the inn below.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
others
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From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I crossed the room to the window and looked out through its tiny latticed panes.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading I crossed the room to the window and looked out through its tiny latticed panes.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I crossed the room to the window and looked out through its tiny latticed panes.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
sharpnessnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpnəs/
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
sleepernounUS /ˈsliːpər/
a rester who is sleeping
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mist, mist everywhere, and so thick that I could barely distinguish the courtyard of the inn below.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Mist, mist everywhere, and so thick that I could barely distinguish the courtyard of the inn below.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I crossed the room to the window and looked out through its tiny latticed panes.
very small
From this reading I crossed the room to the window and looked out through its tiny latticed panes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
at the time that
From this reading OF MY LADY’S MISSION TO EXETER THE first streaks of dawn were lightening the chamber when I awoke to a consciousness of my surroundings.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I crossed the room to the window and looked out through its tiny latticed panes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I sprang from my couch with faculties alert, for I am, as a rule, but a light sleeper.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading It is a legacy that, with others, has been bequeathed to me by many a campaign in foreign lands, when often a man’s life might hang upon the sharpness of his wits and his power of decision at a moment’s notice under any circumstances.
