used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
(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 Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
Balcary
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From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
Bluehills
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From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
cargoesnounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊz/
plural of “cargo” — goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading Was it not within the King's dominions, and governed like every other part of these his Majesty's kingdoms?
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Was it not within the King's dominions, and governed like every other part of these his Majesty's kingdoms?
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
HAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Was it not within the King's dominions, and governed like every other part of these his Majesty's kingdoms?
horse-back
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From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
how
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From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Was it not within the King's dominions, and governed like every other part of these his Majesty's kingdoms?
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Was it not within the King's dominions, and governed like every other part of these his Majesty's kingdoms?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Was it not within the King's dominions, and governed like every other part of these his Majesty's kingdoms?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Was it not within the King's dominions, and governed like every other part of these his Majesty's kingdoms?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
absolutely essential
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Was it not within the King's dominions, and governed like every other part of these his Majesty's kingdoms?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Was it not within the King's dominions, and governed like every other part of these his Majesty's kingdoms?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Was it not within the King's dominions, and governed like every other part of these his Majesty's kingdoms?
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
pony-back
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From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
Rathan
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From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
express in words
From this reading Governed, you say?
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
shelty-back
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From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
tea-chests
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From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
TudornounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
(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 Well, not exactly; but many a score of stealthy cargoes had been carried past our doors on horse-back, pony-back, shelty-back--up by Bluehills and over the hip of Ben Tudor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had we of the Wide Valley risen against constituted authority and filled all Balcary Bay between Isle Rathan and the Red Haven with floating tea-chests?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Was it not within the King's dominions, and governed like every other part of these his Majesty's kingdoms?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FIRST FOOT IN THE HAUNTED HOUSE To understand what a sensation these strange events made in Eden Valley, it is necessary that you should know something of Eden Valley itself and how it was governed.
