used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
(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 And in all the haste he could make, cumbered as he was with captives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
arenanounUS /ərˈiːnə/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading And in all the haste he could make, cumbered as he was with captives.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
cohortsnounUS /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/
plural of “cohort” — a company of companions or supporters
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
cumbered
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From this reading And in all the haste he could make, cumbered as he was with captives.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
Forestwards
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From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading And in all the haste he could make, cumbered as he was with captives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
how
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From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
a message received and understood
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
immediately past
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
the act of departing
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
engage in
From this reading And in all the haste he could make, cumbered as he was with captives.
Mitcheldean
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From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
not any; not one
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
SevernnounUS /ˈsevərn/
a river in Ontario that flows northeast into Hudson Bay
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
in the near future
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
not in physical motion
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
successive (without a break)
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
a special situation
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As it was, the hostile cohorts passed peacefully through, out, and onwards on their respective routes; though Prince Rupert knew how near he had been to a collision, and could still have brought it on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But that was the last thing in his thoughts; instead, soon as learning what had gone up to the Forest, who they were, and who their leader, his stay in Mitcheldean was of the shortest, and his way out of it not Forestwards but straight on for the Severn.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
which person or people
From this reading The interval, however, was long enough to prevent those who went Forestwards from getting information of what they were leaving so close behind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And in all the haste he could make, cumbered as he was with captives.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Could they have had that, quick would have been their return down hill, and the streets of Mitcheldean the arena of a conflict to the cry, "No Quarter!"
