used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only belongings that he had to get there were his broken sword, his scabbard, and belt.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The only belongings that he had to get there were his broken sword, his scabbard, and belt.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading The only belongings that he had to get there were his broken sword, his scabbard, and belt.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The only belongings that he had to get there were his broken sword, his scabbard, and belt.
buckledverbUS /ˈbʌkəld/
past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles
From this reading These he promptly buckled on, resolved to leave the house forthwith.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading He naturally continued his retreat up the stairs to his chamber.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He naturally continued his retreat up the stairs to his chamber.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading These he promptly buckled on, resolved to leave the house forthwith.
set up or found
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The only belongings that he had to get there were his broken sword, his scabbard, and belt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The only belongings that he had to get there were his broken sword, his scabbard, and belt.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading These he promptly buckled on, resolved to leave the house forthwith.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
go away from a place
From this reading These he promptly buckled on, resolved to leave the house forthwith.
as might be expected
From this reading He naturally continued his retreat up the stairs to his chamber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PLAN OF RETALIATION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
and nothing more
From this reading The only belongings that he had to get there were his broken sword, his scabbard, and belt.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE PLAN OF RETALIATION.
with little or no delay
From this reading These he promptly buckled on, resolved to leave the house forthwith.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
determined
From this reading These he promptly buckled on, resolved to leave the house forthwith.
RETALIATIONnounUS /riˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading THE PLAN OF RETALIATION.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading He naturally continued his retreat up the stairs to his chamber.
scabbardnounUS /ˈskæbərd/
a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
From this reading The only belongings that he had to get there were his broken sword, his scabbard, and belt.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He naturally continued his retreat up the stairs to his chamber.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The only belongings that he had to get there were his broken sword, his scabbard, and belt.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLAN OF RETALIATION.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The only belongings that he had to get there were his broken sword, his scabbard, and belt.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These he promptly buckled on, resolved to leave the house forthwith.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He naturally continued his retreat up the stairs to his chamber.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He naturally continued his retreat up the stairs to his chamber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The only belongings that he had to get there were his broken sword, his scabbard, and belt.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was in the south hall that he found himself, having fled through the west door of the parlor, forgetful that his hat still remained on the table.
