used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STOLEN INTERVIEW.
anew
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
(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 The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
Cleary's
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From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading A STOLEN INTERVIEW.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
the force of workers available
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
not any; not one
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
plyingverbUS /ˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
with speed
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading A STOLEN INTERVIEW.
confined on all sides
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I held aloof, for I was in too bitter a mood to trust myself to speech.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The news of so unexpected an event spread quickly through the fort, and by the time the gates had been closed and barred again, men were hurrying forward from all sides.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They surrounded the travelers, greeting them eagerly, and plying them and their guides with rapid questions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The reasons that had brought the London law clerk to Fort Royal--a journey of hundreds of miles through the wilderness--gave me no concern; but I knew what Father Cleary's visit meant, and what would follow speedily on his arrival.
