Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

speak to

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

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

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

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

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF VANNES.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

make calm or still

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

plural of “chariot” — a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

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

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

dearly loved

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

the act of departing

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

the sphere of work by women

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

the act of giving

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

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From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

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

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

plural of “handle” — the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

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

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

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

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

ten 10s

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

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

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

immediately past

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

engage in

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

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

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

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

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF VANNES.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

participate in games or sport

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

Identical; not different.

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

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

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF VANNES.

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

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF VANNES.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

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

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

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

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.

at the time that

From this reading My mother, Margarid, as calm as when she held the distaff in the corner of her own fireplace, was leaning against the oak panel which formed the body of the chariot.

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

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Before proceeding to our post of battle, far from the war chariots which held our wives, daughters and children, my father, brother and myself wished to make sure by a last look that nothing was lacking for the defense of that car which held our dear ones.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The Chief of the Hundred Valleys took his departure, in order to address a few words of exhortation to each tribe.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She had set Henory and Martha to work, giving more play to the straps which, fastened to pegs driven in the edge of the chariot, secured the handles of the scythes, which were used for defense in the same manner as oars fastened to the gunwhale of a boat.