Chapter IX

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

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

(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 But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

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

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

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

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

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From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

a female human offspring

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

divisible by two

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

for a limitless time

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

a young female

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

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

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

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

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

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

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

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

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

without law or control

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

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

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

for more time

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

the force of workers available

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

not any; not one

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

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

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

a country person

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

building reserved for the officiating clergy

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

a safe place

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

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

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

in the near future

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

carry out

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

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

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

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

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

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

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

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

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

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

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

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

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT MUST BE Howel the Tall walked slowly to the presbytery, the house of Pabo, that was soon to be his no longer.

at the time that

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

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

From this reading But all could not take refuge in the mountains, even if they had places there to which to retire.

which person or people

From this reading Every one was occupied: some removing their goods, and themselves preparing to retire to the hovel on the summer pastures; those who had no _hafod_ to receive them were concealing their little treasures.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

belonging to which person

From this reading The tidings that an armed body of men was on its way into the peaceful valley--whose peace was to be forever broken up, so it seemed--had produced a profound agitation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A poor peasant was entreating a well-to-do farmer to take with him his daughter, a young and lovely girl, for whom he feared when the lawless servants of the bishop entered Caio.