used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Attendants were chosen with care, strong men and sober.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Arms, horses, wagons, and brichkas were ready.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
AttendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Attendants were chosen with care, strong men and sober.
brichkas
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From this reading Arms, horses, wagons, and brichkas were ready.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading Preparations for starting went forward briskly.
campaigningnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnɪŋ/
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Attendants were chosen with care, strong men and sober.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Attendants were chosen with care, strong men and sober.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
true confidential information
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Preparations for starting went forward briskly.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Preparations for starting went forward briskly.
foxesnounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
plural of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
haresnounUS /herz/
plural of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Arms, horses, wagons, and brichkas were ready.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
the force of workers available
From this reading Attendants were chosen with care, strong men and sober.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
ObservingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
by chance
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
an amount of time
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Preparations for starting went forward briskly.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Arms, horses, wagons, and brichkas were ready.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
Serafin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Attendants were chosen with care, strong men and sober.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Preparations for starting went forward briskly.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Attendants were chosen with care, strong men and sober.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
required or under orders
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
arousing affect
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Arms, horses, wagons, and brichkas were ready.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Preparations for starting went forward briskly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Attendants were chosen with care, strong men and sober.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Observing ways of the period, they had not forgotten dogs, which in time of marching went under the wagons and at places of rest were used to hunt hares and foxes.
which person or people
From this reading The multitude of supplies and the preparations astonished the lady, who had not supposed that campaigning demanded such details, and, thinking this trouble taken perhaps for her safety, she inquired of Pan Serafin touching the matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Attendants were chosen with care, strong men and sober.
