used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It was such a joy to see William Roye that everything went."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
absent-mindedness
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From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Herman, growing anxious, called to them that they were running needless risks.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Herman, growing anxious, called to them that they were running needless risks.
rid of obstructions
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "It was such a joy to see William Roye that everything went."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I forgot!" exclaimed Tyndale.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
fro
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From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Herman, growing anxious, called to them that they were running needless risks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading Herman, growing anxious, called to them that they were running needless risks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I forgot!" exclaimed Tyndale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
INQUISITORSnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətərz/
plural of “inquisitor” — a questioner who is excessively harsh
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was such a joy to see William Roye that everything went."
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "It was such a joy to see William Roye that everything went."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
engage in
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
the light of the Moon
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
in motion
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading Herman, growing anxious, called to them that they were running needless risks.
not one, and not any
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Herman, growing anxious, called to them that they were running needless risks.
river-bank
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From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
ROYE
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From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Herman, growing anxious, called to them that they were running needless risks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It was such a joy to see William Roye that everything went."
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It was such a joy to see William Roye that everything went."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Herman, growing anxious, called to them that they were running needless risks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
Twas
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From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
Tyndalenoun
English translator and Protestant martyr
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading ROYE AND THE INQUISITORS After that hearty greeting, Tyndale and Roye walked to and fro on the river-bank, so absorbed in the pleasure of their meeting that they forgot the danger of moving about in the clear moonlight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was such a joy to see William Roye that everything went."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It was such a joy to see William Roye that everything went."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Herman, growing anxious, called to them that they were running needless risks.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "'Twas a dangerous absent-mindedness," said Herman, almost sharply, looking round while he spoke, to make sure that none were near enough to observe them.
William
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From this reading "It was such a joy to see William Roye that everything went."
