used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
(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 All men knew that the days were hurrying on toward an outbreak.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All men knew that the days were hurrying on toward an outbreak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading England was at peace; but it was the lurid peace before the storm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading England was at peace; but it was the lurid peace before the storm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading England was at peace; but it was the lurid peace before the storm.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
conspiringverbUS /kənˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading All men knew that the days were hurrying on toward an outbreak.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading England was at peace; but it was the lurid peace before the storm.
divisible by two
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
FIFTHnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading KING GEORGE THE FIFTH.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading KING GEORGE THE FIFTH.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading All men knew that the days were hurrying on toward an outbreak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading England was at peace; but it was the lurid peace before the storm.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading KING GEORGE THE FIFTH.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All men knew that the days were hurrying on toward an outbreak.
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading England was at peace; but it was the lurid peace before the storm.
the force of workers available
From this reading All men knew that the days were hurrying on toward an outbreak.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
not any; not one
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All men knew that the days were hurrying on toward an outbreak.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading All men knew that the days were hurrying on toward an outbreak.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading England was at peace; but it was the lurid peace before the storm.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
Royalists
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From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading England was at peace; but it was the lurid peace before the storm.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All men knew that the days were hurrying on toward an outbreak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KING GEORGE THE FIFTH.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had been publicly spoken, in the street, the press, and even in Parliament, that the Royalists were conspiring for a revolution; and this certainty had sunk deep into the hearts of the people.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading All men knew that the days were hurrying on toward an outbreak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading England was at peace; but it was the lurid peace before the storm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All men knew that the days were hurrying on toward an outbreak.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In what shape it should come no one knew, and the mystery deepened the sensation of expectancy and dread.
