matters of personal concern
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEATH OF LYONE.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
disbandverbUS /dɪsˈbænd/
cause to break up or cease to function
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
start firing a weapon
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
insurrectionists
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From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
LYONE
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From this reading THE DEATH OF LYONE.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEATH OF LYONE.
offences
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From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
having a point
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
the act of punishing
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
except for; apart from
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH OF LYONE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I pointed out that to save her life the king required her army to disband itself, and her leaders to deliver themselves up as rebels and insurrectionists, to receive punishment for their so-called offences.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
at the time that
From this reading When the ecstasy of our meeting had somewhat subsided I informed Lyone of the dreadful crisis in our affairs.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
but in spite of that
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And what do you think would life be worth to me," said Lyone, her eyes flashing fire, "with my dearest friends slain, my cause ruined, and my soul covered with the shame of remorse, defeat and the disgrace of having purchased my miserable life by the death of the noblest of souls?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now," said I, "notwithstanding the fact that we can defeat the royal army in pitched battle, yet to save your precious life we are willing to surrender ourselves to his majesty."
