used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
(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 From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were too quick.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
cause to move by striking
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
oxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But they were too quick.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading RUIN.
move hurridly
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
cut with a saw
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were too quick.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But they were too quick.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Down he went like an ox, and I made a rush to the tent door, little doubting that I should be cut down, and put out of my misery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were too quick.
at the time that
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
in the company of; together with
From this reading From this I hoped to escape by bringing on death, and, on a sudden, hit the guard next to me on the face, with all my force.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I started at the man's words, and my rage and despair may be imagined, when I saw that he proposed to bind me, a noble, like any thief!
