used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
aggravatedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪd/
made more severe or intense especially in law
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
chargernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒər/
formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
cumulationnoun
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading How swift was the cumulation of events.
Daimio's
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From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading How swift was the cumulation of events.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
How
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From this reading How swift was the cumulation of events.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WEB IS WOVEN.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
immediately past
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
not any; not one
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
compacted by ironing
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
moving very fast
From this reading How swift was the cumulation of events.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was so hard pressed by his frantic master, that at the castle gate he sank and died.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEB IS WOVEN.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
TyphoonnounUS /ˌtaɪˈfuːn/
a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
WEBnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading THE WEB IS WOVEN.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The sudden arrival of my lord, a fugitive, without a single follower, created within the fortress a commotion which was no little aggravated by the news of which he was the bearer.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Typhoon was the best charger in the Daimio's stable, and worthy of his name; but this was his last journey.
WOVENadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading THE WEB IS WOVEN.
