used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Debate ran high as to whether the Law could be observed in its strictness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Debate ran high as to whether the Law could be observed in its strictness.
DebateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading Debate ran high as to whether the Law could be observed in its strictness.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Debate ran high as to whether the Law could be observed in its strictness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Debate ran high as to whether the Law could be observed in its strictness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Debate ran high as to whether the Law could be observed in its strictness.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Debate ran high as to whether the Law could be observed in its strictness.
lawfuladjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfəl/
conformable to or allowed by law
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Debate ran high as to whether the Law could be observed in its strictness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Debate ran high as to whether the Law could be observed in its strictness.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
SABBATICALadjectiveUS /səˈbætɪkəl/
of or relating to the Sabbath
From this reading THE SABBATICAL YEAR.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
strictnessnoun
conscientious attention to rules and details
From this reading Debate ran high as to whether the Law could be observed in its strictness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SABBATICAL YEAR.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the Sabbatical year.
up to a particular time
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Debate ran high as to whether the Law could be observed in its strictness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A time was now approaching to which the responsible leaders of the people looked forward, for the most part, with great anxiety.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During a whole twelve months it would not be lawful to carry on any offensive war, or, a far more serious matter, to till the ground.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE SABBATICAL YEAR.
