used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If he appeared to doubt his own credentials, who would believe?
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Every moment of gloom was precious, and a bold assertion of privilege was his surest hope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If he appeared to doubt his own credentials, who would believe?
fearless and daring
From this reading Every moment of gloom was precious, and a bold assertion of privilege was his surest hope.
bow-shot
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From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
BROADENSverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənz/
third-person singular of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
credentialsnounUS /krəˈdenʃəlz/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading If he appeared to doubt his own credentials, who would believe?
the first light of day
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If he appeared to doubt his own credentials, who would believe?
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every moment of gloom was precious, and a bold assertion of privilege was his surest hope.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Every moment of gloom was precious, and a bold assertion of privilege was his surest hope.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he appeared to doubt his own credentials, who would believe?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
the act of retaining something
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Every moment of gloom was precious, and a bold assertion of privilege was his surest hope.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he appeared to doubt his own credentials, who would believe?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
Molembrais
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
a particular point in time
From this reading Every moment of gloom was precious, and a bold assertion of privilege was his surest hope.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
not any; not one
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every moment of gloom was precious, and a bold assertion of privilege was his surest hope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If he appeared to doubt his own credentials, who would believe?
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Every moment of gloom was precious, and a bold assertion of privilege was his surest hope.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Every moment of gloom was precious, and a bold assertion of privilege was his surest hope.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
signetnounUS /ˈsɪɡnɪt/
a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
surestadjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrɪst/
superlative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Every moment of gloom was precious, and a bold assertion of privilege was his surest hope.
carry out
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
valuationnounUS /væljuːˈeɪʃən/
an appraisal of the value of something
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every moment of gloom was precious, and a bold assertion of privilege was his surest hope.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE DAWN BROADENS While they were still a bow-shot from the walls a hoarse voice shouted a command to halt, but Molembrais, holding the signet above his head, called back "In the King's name," and rode on.
which person or people
From this reading If he appeared to doubt his own credentials, who would believe?
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading There is always a certain willingness to take a man at his own valuation, especially if the valuation be a low one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Waiting for no challenge, and faithful to his policy, he flung himself from his horse at the outer gate with every appearance of haste.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he appeared to doubt his own credentials, who would believe?
