used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
bootynounUS /ˈbuːti/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
uttered without voice
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
drawbridgenounUS /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/
a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
From this reading The last load passed over the drawbridge, the portcullis dropped as the last man entered the gate, and then silence followed.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The last load passed over the drawbridge, the portcullis dropped as the last man entered the gate, and then silence followed.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The last load passed over the drawbridge, the portcullis dropped as the last man entered the gate, and then silence followed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE FOREST RANGER Herman stood in silence far on into the night.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The last load passed over the drawbridge, the portcullis dropped as the last man entered the gate, and then silence followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE FOREST RANGER Herman stood in silence far on into the night.
set up or found
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The last load passed over the drawbridge, the portcullis dropped as the last man entered the gate, and then silence followed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading THE FOREST RANGER Herman stood in silence far on into the night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FOREST RANGER Herman stood in silence far on into the night.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE FOREST RANGER Herman stood in silence far on into the night.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
immediately past
From this reading The last load passed over the drawbridge, the portcullis dropped as the last man entered the gate, and then silence followed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading The last load passed over the drawbridge, the portcullis dropped as the last man entered the gate, and then silence followed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The last load passed over the drawbridge, the portcullis dropped as the last man entered the gate, and then silence followed.
Marburg
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From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FOREST RANGER Herman stood in silence far on into the night.
not any; not one
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FOREST RANGER Herman stood in silence far on into the night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The last load passed over the drawbridge, the portcullis dropped as the last man entered the gate, and then silence followed.
go across or through
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The last load passed over the drawbridge, the portcullis dropped as the last man entered the gate, and then silence followed.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
portcullisnoun
gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage
From this reading The last load passed over the drawbridge, the portcullis dropped as the last man entered the gate, and then silence followed.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
RANGERnounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading THE FOREST RANGER Herman stood in silence far on into the night.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
robber's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
cut with a saw
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE FOREST RANGER Herman stood in silence far on into the night.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE FOREST RANGER Herman stood in silence far on into the night.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOREST RANGER Herman stood in silence far on into the night.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
Tyndale's
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From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
(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 He watched the soldiers pass by continually on the grass slope, and saw as well a little army of retainers go down to the river to help in bringing up the goods that had been taken from the _Marburg_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
at the time that
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was eager to know whether among the booty brought up to the castle any of Tyndale's bales of printed sheets were there, for, if so, then all the toil of those past weeks had gone for nothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Herman had missed nothing, and he breathed with intense relief when he found that no such load had been carried into the robber's stronghold.
