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From this reading {128} {129} The Seventeenth Chapter.
129
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From this reading {128} {129} The Seventeenth Chapter.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And of a Delightful and happy Gathering in the Gardens.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
in addition
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And of a Delightful and happy Gathering in the Gardens.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading {128} {129} The Seventeenth Chapter.
CommandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
councillors
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From this reading “We have much to make us thankful,” said the Mayor to one of his councillors.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading And of a Delightful and happy Gathering in the Gardens.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading And of a Delightful and happy Gathering in the Gardens.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading And of a Delightful and happy Gathering in the Gardens.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
Grumbletown
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From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And of a Delightful and happy Gathering in the Gardens.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “We have much to make us thankful,” said the Mayor to one of his councillors.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “We have much to make us thankful,” said the Mayor to one of his councillors.
How
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From this reading _How the Mayor makes New Plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And of a Delightful and happy Gathering in the Gardens.
engage in
From this reading “We have much to make us thankful,” said the Mayor to one of his councillors.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _How the Mayor makes New Plans.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading _How the Mayor makes New Plans.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “We have much to make us thankful,” said the Mayor to one of his councillors.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _How the Mayor makes New Plans.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And of a Delightful and happy Gathering in the Gardens.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “We have much to make us thankful,” said the Mayor to one of his councillors.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
ParleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _How the Mayor makes New Plans.
with little or no delay
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We have much to make us thankful,” said the Mayor to one of his councillors.
SeventeenthadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading {128} {129} The Seventeenth Chapter.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “We have much to make us thankful,” said the Mayor to one of his councillors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading {128} {129} The Seventeenth Chapter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
Toyville
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From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We have much to make us thankful,” said the Mayor to one of his councillors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We have much to make us thankful,” said the Mayor to one of his councillors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Also of a Parley held at the Castle Gate._ Thinking there was now nothing to fear from an attack by the army of Grumbletown, the Toyville soldiers were ordered to return from the hills, and already the sound of rumbling wheels in the streets, told how promptly this order had been obeyed by the Commanding General.
