used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I would not have their deaths on my conscience if I can avoid it."
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I would not have their deaths on my conscience if I can avoid it."
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I would not have their deaths on my conscience if I can avoid it."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I would not have their deaths on my conscience if I can avoid it."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I would not have their deaths on my conscience if I can avoid it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
imperfectlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/
in an imperfect or faulty way
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I would not have their deaths on my conscience if I can avoid it."
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
LAURENCE
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From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
leechcraft
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
Malise
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From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
the force of workers available
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I would not have their deaths on my conscience if I can avoid it."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I would not have their deaths on my conscience if I can avoid it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I would not have their deaths on my conscience if I can avoid it."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
roguesnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
sheathingnounUS /ˈʃiːðɪŋ/
protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
Sholto
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From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
skull-cracking
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From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Four of them grunted and complained of the flare of the light in their eyes, like men imperfectly roused from sleep.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
express in words
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I would not have their deaths on my conscience if I can avoid it."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
twas
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From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
(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 LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
which person or people
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would not have their deaths on my conscience if I can avoid it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading LAURENCE TAKES NEW SERVICE "Look to them well, Malise," said the Lord James; "'twas you who did the skull-cracking at any rate.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading See if your leechcraft can tell us if any of these young rogues are likely to die.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading First picking up and sheathing his sword, then bidding Sholto hold a torch, Malise turned the youths over on their backs.
