Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading To what was he about to expose his men, not to speak of his ladies and their children!

(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 True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

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

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

an expectation

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading To what was he about to expose his men, not to speak of his ladies and their children!

plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

an opposing military force

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

an old word for “before”

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

apart from; not including

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

expose or make accessible to some action or influence

From this reading To what was he about to expose his men, not to speak of his ladies and their children!

of or relating to cats

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

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From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

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

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

a social unit living together

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

the quality of being humane

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

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

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

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

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

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 True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading To what was he about to expose his men, not to speak of his ladies and their children!

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

engage in

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

the force of workers available

From this reading To what was he about to expose his men, not to speak of his ladies and their children!

and nothing more

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

not able to be found

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading UNDER THE MOAT.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

not any; not one

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

come to pass

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

and nothing more

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

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From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

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From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

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

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

express in speech

From this reading To what was he about to expose his men, not to speak of his ladies and their children!

with speed

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

carry out

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

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

From this reading UNDER THE MOAT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

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

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER THE MOAT.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

except if; if not

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

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

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

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

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To what was he about to expose his men, not to speak of his ladies and their children!

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Unless some change as entire as unexpected--for there seemed no chance of any except the king should win over the Scots to take his part --should occur, it was evident that the enemy must speedily make the assault, nor could there be a doubt of their carrying the place--an anticipation which, as the inevitable drew nearer, became nothing less than terrible to both household and garrison.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It was some time ere they discovered that Scudamore was missing from the castle, but there was the hope that he had been taken prisoner; and things were growing so bad within the walls, that there was little leisure for lamentation over individual misfortunes.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading True, their conquerors would be of their own people, but battle and bloodshed and victory, and, worst of all, party-spirit, the marquis knew, destroy not nationality merely, but humanity as well, rousing into full possession the feline beast which has his lair in every man--in many, it is true, dwindled to the household cat, but in many others a full-sized, only sleepy tiger.