Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _"Flue._--Kill the poys and the luggage!

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

strongly attracted

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

without stop or interruption

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

put on clothes

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

raised above the ground

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

an opposing military force

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

with specific intentions; for the express purpose

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

opinion or judgment

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor

From this reading _"Flue._--Kill the poys and the luggage!

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

a tool used by an engraver

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading _"Flue._--Kill the poys and the luggage!

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading _"Flue._--Kill the poys and the luggage!

kept in good condition

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

not in physical motion

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

in motion

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

a large indefinite number

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

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From this reading _"Flue._--Kill the poys and the luggage!

in the recent past

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

without speaking

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _"Flue._--Kill the poys and the luggage!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

up to a particular time

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _King Henry V._ So long as their enemy and his victim continued in sight, the multitude remained motionless as beings charmed to the place by some power that was friendly to the Huron; but the instant he disappeared, it became tossed and agitated by fierce and powerful passion.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

at the time that

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

which person or people

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Uncas maintained his elevated stand, keeping his eyes on the form of Cora, until the colors of her dress were blended with the foliage of the forest; when he descended, and moving silently through the throng, he disappeared in that lodge from which he had so recently issued.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Tis expressly against the law of arms; 'tis as arrant a piece of knavery, mark you now, as can be offered in the world."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A few of the graver and more attentive warriors, who caught the gleams of anger that shot from the eyes of the young chief in passing, followed him to the place he had selected for his meditations.