used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading But, even as he ran, he heard the tolling of a bell; it was the alarm that the Doomsmen were abroad.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Now, indeed, he must make haste or he would find the barrier closed against himself.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading But, even as he ran, he heard the tolling of a bell; it was the alarm that the Doomsmen were abroad.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ten minutes later he stood before the northern entrance of the Greenwood Keep.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading But, even as he ran, he heard the tolling of a bell; it was the alarm that the Doomsmen were abroad.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, even as he ran, he heard the tolling of a bell; it was the alarm that the Doomsmen were abroad.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Now, indeed, he must make haste or he would find the barrier closed against himself.
Constans
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From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
dog-trot
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From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
Doomsmen
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From this reading But, even as he ran, he heard the tolling of a bell; it was the alarm that the Doomsmen were abroad.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Ten minutes later he stood before the northern entrance of the Greenwood Keep.
divisible by two
From this reading But, even as he ran, he heard the tolling of a bell; it was the alarm that the Doomsmen were abroad.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Now, indeed, he must make haste or he would find the barrier closed against himself.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading Ten minutes later he stood before the northern entrance of the Greenwood Keep.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Now, indeed, he must make haste or he would find the barrier closed against himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But, even as he ran, he heard the tolling of a bell; it was the alarm that the Doomsmen were abroad.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Now, indeed, he must make haste or he would find the barrier closed against himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Now, indeed, he must make haste or he would find the barrier closed against himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ten minutes later he stood before the northern entrance of the Greenwood Keep.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ten minutes later he stood before the northern entrance of the Greenwood Keep.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
engage in
From this reading Now, indeed, he must make haste or he would find the barrier closed against himself.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ten minutes later he stood before the northern entrance of the Greenwood Keep.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Ten minutes later he stood before the northern entrance of the Greenwood Keep.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, indeed, he must make haste or he would find the barrier closed against himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, indeed, he must make haste or he would find the barrier closed against himself.
ostrich-crest
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From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But, even as he ran, he heard the tolling of a bell; it was the alarm that the Doomsmen were abroad.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
not in physical motion
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ten minutes later he stood before the northern entrance of the Greenwood Keep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten minutes later he stood before the northern entrance of the Greenwood Keep.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, even as he ran, he heard the tolling of a bell; it was the alarm that the Doomsmen were abroad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
tollingverbUS /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading But, even as he ran, he heard the tolling of a bell; it was the alarm that the Doomsmen were abroad.
tree-trunks
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From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Constans watched the ostrich-crest as it rose and fell, until it was lost to sight among the tree-trunks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, even as he ran, he heard the tolling of a bell; it was the alarm that the Doomsmen were abroad.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then, drawing his belt tight, he started on a dog-trot in the contrary direction; the barrier, admitting him to the protection of the stockade, was still some distance away, and he must reach it without delay and give the warning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, indeed, he must make haste or he would find the barrier closed against himself.
