used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
anew
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
a youthful male person
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The tidings struck a chill to the heart of the poor little waif, and sent a shudder through his frame.
rid of obstructions
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The tidings struck a chill to the heart of the poor little waif, and sent a shudder through his frame.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The tidings struck a chill to the heart of the poor little waif, and sent a shudder through his frame.
Hendon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The tidings struck a chill to the heart of the poor little waif, and sent a shudder through his frame.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
conformity or harmony
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
something that is lost
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
not any; not one
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
on one occasion
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
ploughedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The tidings struck a chill to the heart of the poor little waif, and sent a shudder through his frame.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The tidings struck a chill to the heart of the poor little waif, and sent a shudder through his frame.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading The tidings struck a chill to the heart of the poor little waif, and sent a shudder through his frame.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The tidings struck a chill to the heart of the poor little waif, and sent a shudder through his frame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The tidings struck a chill to the heart of the poor little waif, and sent a shudder through his frame.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
unobstructedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd/
free from impediment or obstruction or hindrance
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The tremendous news was already abroad, and the boy learned it from a thousand voices at once--"The King is dead!"
waifnounUS /weɪf/
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading The tidings struck a chill to the heart of the poor little waif, and sent a shudder through his frame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as Miles Hendon and the little prince were clear of the mob, they struck down through back lanes and alleys toward the river.
which person or people
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He realised the greatness of his loss, and was filled with a bitter grief; for the grim tyrant who had been such a terror to others had always been gentle with him.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Their way was unobstructed until they approached London Bridge; then they ploughed into the multitude again, Hendon keeping a fast grip upon the Prince's --no, the King's--wrist.
