used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW KING.
(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 Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
body-guard
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From this reading They did so, and soon returned, followed by a large number of the ex-King’s body-guard.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They did so, and soon returned, followed by a large number of the ex-King’s body-guard.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did so, and soon returned, followed by a large number of the ex-King’s body-guard.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
else
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From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
every person
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
ex-King's
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From this reading They did so, and soon returned, followed by a large number of the ex-King’s body-guard.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They did so, and soon returned, followed by a large number of the ex-King’s body-guard.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A NEW KING.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They did so, and soon returned, followed by a large number of the ex-King’s body-guard.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
the force of workers available
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW KING.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They did so, and soon returned, followed by a large number of the ex-King’s body-guard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
continue talking
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They did so, and soon returned, followed by a large number of the ex-King’s body-guard.
express in words
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
sceptrenounUS /ˈseptər/
the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They did so, and soon returned, followed by a large number of the ex-King’s body-guard.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
in the near future
From this reading They did so, and soon returned, followed by a large number of the ex-King’s body-guard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did so, and soon returned, followed by a large number of the ex-King’s body-guard.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
precisely as stated
From this reading The soldiers looked much bewildered at seeing Harry on the throne, but as he held up the sceptre they all bowed very low before him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Everybody looked at everybody else, and then all looked at Harry, as if to say, “What shall we do?”
which person or people
From this reading Harry pondered a minute, and finally ordered a troop of his armed men to proceed to the nearest door first, and see who was there.
