used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
ArmenianounUS /ɑːrˈmiːniə/
a landlocked republic in southwestern Asia
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
Aryas
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From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Our long swords of the mountain bite sharp and true.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
exhale hard
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
deadlieradjectiveUS /ˈdedliər/
comparative of “deadly” — causing or capable of causing death
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
depressingly dark
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
hiltnounUS /hɪlt/
the handle of a sword or dagger
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
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 Our long swords of the mountain bite sharp and true.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Our long swords of the mountain bite sharp and true.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
not any; not one
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
and nothing more
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Our long swords of the mountain bite sharp and true.
shepherd'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Our long swords of the mountain bite sharp and true.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
create by training and teaching
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Our long swords of the mountain bite sharp and true.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
UNTOprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
wedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
well-aimed
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From this reading But one heavy blow from the club, well-aimed and unexpected, may sometimes shiver the deadlier weapon to its hilt.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH "It is our only course against such a foe," said Aryas, after a gloomy silence, during which lord and servant seemed to have been following out no cheering train of thought.
widensverbUS /ˈwaɪdənz/
third-person singular of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading The wedge of Armenia can pierce a column, however dense, and the gap widens as we fight on.
wieldverbUS /wiːld/
have and exercise
From this reading "For any nation on earth to oppose thy countrymen in warfare is to wield a shepherd's staff against a blade of tempered steel.
