Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

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From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

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

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

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

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

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

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

an occurrence of something

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading 'Who goes there?' cried the challenger much louder.

-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

approval

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

set up or found

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

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

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

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

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

having intervening factors or persons or influences

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading 'Who goes there?' cried the challenger much louder.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading 'Who goes there?' cried the challenger much louder.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

a condition requiring relief

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

not any; not one

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

a large number or amount

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

with low volume

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

in the near future

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

successive (without a break)

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

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

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

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

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

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

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

in the direction of

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

up to a particular time

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

walking with your feet in shallow water

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

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 Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

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

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

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

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

during the time that

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading 'I have no desire to be caught here,' whispered Hanslein to Alf; 'for in that case I should get no credit for my voluntary return, which I particularly need on account of old scores.

which person or people

From this reading Soon a clattering of arms was heard near them, and a rough voice cried, 'Who goes there?'

in the company of; together with

From this reading Softly creeping by the sleeping sentinels, climbing walls and wading through ditches, the three fugitives proceeded in the dead of the night, until they finally found themselves in freedom; and then with fresh confidence they moved onward toward the besiegers' camp fires.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Wherefore I must endeavor to reach the bishop through indirect paths, while you boldly go straight forward.'