used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About that time Father Merlin had news brought him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading About that time Father Merlin had news brought him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The runners came from north, east, and west.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading About that time Father Merlin had news brought him.
a boy or man
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
set up or found
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The runners came from north, east, and west.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About that time Father Merlin had news brought him.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading About that time Father Merlin had news brought him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
hear with intention
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
the force of workers available
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
MerlinnounUS /ˈmɜːrlɪn/
(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor
From this reading About that time Father Merlin had news brought him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
information about recent and important events
From this reading About that time Father Merlin had news brought him.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The runners came from north, east, and west.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
pegnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
raptadjectiveUS /ræpt/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
RunnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
cut with a saw
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About that time Father Merlin had news brought him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Every hour he might be found kneeling there, eyes closed, a smile on his harsh face, looking as though he had prayed for the souls of men and saw the Great Ones of Heaven descending instantly to succour the poor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About that time Father Merlin had news brought him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The runners came from north, east, and west.
in or at the place that
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
a Caucasian
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Runners came to the White Lodge in the forest, where Merlin was to be found sitting on a stool by the pond, fishing; or kneeling in the hall before a little wooden cross that he had hung on a peg in one of the oak posts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each man had much the same message to give to Father Merlin, and he would listen with a rapt look and then return the fellow his blessing.
