Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

(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 All was quiet to-day.

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

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The last to anticipate it were the soldiery under Rogier, who were quartered in Caio.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading On the morrow the whole land from the Bay of Cardigan to Morganwg, was in flames.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The rising had been prepared for with the utmost caution.

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From this reading The last to anticipate it were the soldiery under Rogier, who were quartered in Caio.

knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper

From this reading On the morrow the whole land from the Bay of Cardigan to Morganwg, was in flames.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading The rising had been prepared for with the utmost caution.

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From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

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From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

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From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

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From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading On the morrow the whole land from the Bay of Cardigan to Morganwg, was in flames.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The rising had been prepared for with the utmost caution.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the morrow the whole land from the Bay of Cardigan to Morganwg, was in flames.

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

From this reading The rising had been prepared for with the utmost caution.

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

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The last to anticipate it were the soldiery under Rogier, who were quartered in Caio.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading On the morrow the whole land from the Bay of Cardigan to Morganwg, was in flames.

immediately past

From this reading The last to anticipate it were the soldiery under Rogier, who were quartered in Caio.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

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From this reading On the morrow the whole land from the Bay of Cardigan to Morganwg, was in flames.

the next day

From this reading On the morrow the whole land from the Bay of Cardigan to Morganwg, was in flames.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morrow the whole land from the Bay of Cardigan to Morganwg, was in flames.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The rising had been prepared for with the utmost caution.

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From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

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

From this reading The last to anticipate it were the soldiery under Rogier, who were quartered in Caio.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading All was quiet to-day.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The rising had been prepared for with the utmost caution.

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From this reading The last to anticipate it were the soldiery under Rogier, who were quartered in Caio.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The last to anticipate it were the soldiery under Rogier, who were quartered in Caio.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

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

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

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

From this reading On the morrow the whole land from the Bay of Cardigan to Morganwg, was in flames.

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From this reading All was quiet to-day.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The last to anticipate it were the soldiery under Rogier, who were quartered in Caio.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The rising had been prepared for with the utmost caution.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

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

From this reading THE PYLGAIN OF DYFED Like an explosion of fire-damp in a coal-mine--sudden, far-reaching, deadly--so was the convulsion in South Wales.

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

From this reading The last to anticipate it were the soldiery under Rogier, who were quartered in Caio.

which person or people

From this reading The last to anticipate it were the soldiery under Rogier, who were quartered in Caio.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On the morrow the whole land from the Bay of Cardigan to Morganwg, was in flames.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The rising had been prepared for with the utmost caution.