used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE SCHOOL FEAST.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading No foe or tyrant is questioning or threatening our liberty.
foemen
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From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
Helstone
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From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
Keeldar
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From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading No foe or tyrant is questioning or threatening our liberty.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
not any; not one
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No foe or tyrant is questioning or threatening our liberty.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
priest-led
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From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
the possibility of future success
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading No foe or tyrant is questioning or threatening our liberty.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
an educational institution
From this reading THE SCHOOL FEAST.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCHOOL FEAST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading No foe or tyrant is questioning or threatening our liberty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
tunesnounUS /tuːnz/
plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Old Helstone, turning by chance, looked into her face; and he laughed, and she laughed at him.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading No foe or tyrant is questioning or threatening our liberty.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "There is no battle in prospect," he said; "our country does not want us to fight for it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
woman-officered
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From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
but in spite of that
From this reading Not on combat bent, nor of foemen in search, was this priest-led and woman-officered company; yet their music played martial tunes, and, to judge by the eyes and carriage of some--Miss Keeldar, for instance--these sounds awoke, if not a martial, yet a longing spirit.
