used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The excitement of the people appeared to increase rather than diminish as the night approached.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The excitement of the people appeared to increase rather than diminish as the night approached.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The excitement of the people appeared to increase rather than diminish as the night approached.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
without doubt or question
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading The excitement of the people appeared to increase rather than diminish as the night approached.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
Dull-witted
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From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement of the people appeared to increase rather than diminish as the night approached.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The excitement of the people appeared to increase rather than diminish as the night approached.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT.
merry-making
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From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The excitement of the people appeared to increase rather than diminish as the night approached.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The excitement of the people appeared to increase rather than diminish as the night approached.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
on the contrary
From this reading The excitement of the people appeared to increase rather than diminish as the night approached.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The excitement of the people appeared to increase rather than diminish as the night approached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONG NIGHT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The appearance of the king's soldiers had disturbed them in their merry-making, and brought to their minds the possibilities of the morrow.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The excitement of the people appeared to increase rather than diminish as the night approached.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
(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 A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
which person or people
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Dull-witted though I am, I could not fail to observe the people casting furtive glances toward the town, as if fearing to see issuing from it those who would work some injury in the name of the king.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A view of the two armed bodies, drawn up one against the other, told more clearly of the danger which threatened than words could have done, and the cautious began to ask if it would not be well to send the women and children away.
