used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITH A LOVE THAT PASSETH UNDERSTANDING.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It muttered and rumbled, and gave evidence that a tremendous outbreak was imminent.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It muttered and rumbled, and gave evidence that a tremendous outbreak was imminent.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The smothered fire was gaining strength.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The smothered fire was gaining strength.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It muttered and rumbled, and gave evidence that a tremendous outbreak was imminent.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
Hugh
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From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading It muttered and rumbled, and gave evidence that a tremendous outbreak was imminent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
infidelitynounUS /ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪti/
the quality of being unfaithful
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It muttered and rumbled, and gave evidence that a tremendous outbreak was imminent.
loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading WITH A LOVE THAT PASSETH UNDERSTANDING.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading It muttered and rumbled, and gave evidence that a tremendous outbreak was imminent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading It muttered and rumbled, and gave evidence that a tremendous outbreak was imminent.
PASSETH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WITH A LOVE THAT PASSETH UNDERSTANDING.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading It muttered and rumbled, and gave evidence that a tremendous outbreak was imminent.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
self-protectionnoun
the act of defending yourself
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading The smothered fire was gaining strength.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The smothered fire was gaining strength.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WITH A LOVE THAT PASSETH UNDERSTANDING.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading It muttered and rumbled, and gave evidence that a tremendous outbreak was imminent.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Sir Hugh was loath to believe in the infidelity of his troops, and hesitated about taking steps for self-protection.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading WITH A LOVE THAT PASSETH UNDERSTANDING.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The smothered fire was gaining strength.
WheelernounUS /ˈwiːlər/
Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The signs of dissatisfaction which had alarmed General Wheeler for the safety of his community gradually increased.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH A LOVE THAT PASSETH UNDERSTANDING.
