used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is a difficult task, Lord, but it may be done."
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tale-bearers and enemies may be lurking near.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is a difficult task, Lord, but it may be done."
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "That is a brave wife.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It is a difficult task, Lord, but it may be done."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It is a difficult task, Lord, but it may be done."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "It is a difficult task, Lord, but it may be done."
dragon'snounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
possessive form of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Tale-bearers and enemies may be lurking near.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a difficult task, Lord, but it may be done."
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a difficult task, Lord, but it may be done."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "It is a difficult task, Lord, but it may be done."
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Tale-bearers and enemies may be lurking near.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It is a difficult task, Lord, but it may be done."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
the force of workers available
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
a particular point in time
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Tale-bearers and enemies may be lurking near.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
and nothing more
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
RatnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
Tale-bearers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tale-bearers and enemies may be lurking near.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading "It is a difficult task, Lord, but it may be done."
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is a brave wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
precisely as stated
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "That is a brave wife.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If human ingenuity can keep a meeting secret this will be kept, but, alas, in a time of great issues the dragon's teeth sow spies instead of men.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Remember that not only from the time of the Rat, but this hour, too, this very moment, commences your vigilance.
