used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOUBLE FIGHT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
challengingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
increase twofold
From this reading A DOUBLE FIGHT.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A DOUBLE FIGHT.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
JeromenounUS /dʒərˈoʊm/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
and nothing more
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
river-path
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From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
rootedadjectiveUS /ˈruːtəd/
absolutely still
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
splitverbUS /splɪt/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were trapped.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading They were trapped.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
veriest
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From this reading The veriest fool that hung round Father Jerome knew that these cries could be naught but answering signals.
precisely as stated
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
wedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading The fierce, challenging shout from the river seemed to split the thick darkness as a wedge might split a tree.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were trapped.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a few seconds only was there a following silence, in which the conspirators stood rooted in astonishment; then from the very hedge that fringed the river-path came another cry, "The Dragon and the Lion!"
