used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Listen, Shepherdess, and for your own sake I implore you, do not give way to grief or rage.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Listen, Shepherdess, and for your own sake I implore you, do not give way to grief or rage.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Listen, Shepherdess, and for your own sake I implore you, do not give way to grief or rage.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading “Listen, Shepherdess, and for your own sake I implore you, do not give way to grief or rage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
imploreverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːr/
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “Listen, Shepherdess, and for your own sake I implore you, do not give way to grief or rage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
Juanna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
immediately past
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
hear with intention
From this reading “Listen, Shepherdess, and for your own sake I implore you, do not give way to grief or rage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
manoeuvrenoun
a plan for attaining a particular goal
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
a particular point in time
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
Nam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
NAM'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
not any; not one
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “Listen, Shepherdess, and for your own sake I implore you, do not give way to grief or rage.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading “Listen, Shepherdess, and for your own sake I implore you, do not give way to grief or rage.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “Listen, Shepherdess, and for your own sake I implore you, do not give way to grief or rage.
express in words
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
only a very short time before
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
Shepherdessnoun
a woman shepherd
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
express in speech
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAM’S LAST ARGUMENT For a moment Juanna stood stupefied; for the manoeuvre had been so sudden that at first she could scarcely realise its results.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Listen, Shepherdess, and for your own sake I implore you, do not give way to grief or rage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “You fiend,” she answered fiercely; then comprehending that violence or remonstrance would be useless, she added, “Speak on, I hear you.”
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading I swear to you that no harm shall come to yonder man if you will but do my bidding.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, Shepherdess,” began Nam blandly, “we can talk in private, for I have words to say to you which it is not fitting that other ears should hear.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Listen, Shepherdess, and for your own sake I implore you, do not give way to grief or rage.
