used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Surely, Mr Ark so material a document was not forgotten!”
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading Surely, Mr Ark so material a document was not forgotten!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I bring nothing but defiance!” was the unexpected reply.
CommandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
DartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading “I bring nothing but defiance!” was the unexpected reply.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you exhibit my statement?
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Surely, Mr Ark so material a document was not forgotten!”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading “Did you exhibit my statement?
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Surely, Mr Ark so material a document was not forgotten!”
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I bring nothing but defiance!” was the unexpected reply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
MacbethnounUS /məkˈbeθ/
king of Scotland (died in 1057)
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Surely, Mr Ark so material a document was not forgotten!”
a person who carries a message
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Surely, Mr Ark so material a document was not forgotten!”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Surely, Mr Ark so material a document was not forgotten!”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “I bring nothing but defiance!” was the unexpected reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
on one occasion
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I bring nothing but defiance!” was the unexpected reply.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
scapenounUS /skeɪp/
erect leafless flower stalk growing directly from the ground as in a tulip
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Surely, Mr Ark so material a document was not forgotten!”
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “Did you exhibit my statement?
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely, Mr Ark so material a document was not forgotten!”
sword's
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From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
having come into contact
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading “I bring nothing but defiance!” was the unexpected reply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I bring nothing but defiance!” was the unexpected reply.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “Front to front, Bring thou this fiend—— Within my sword’s length set him; if he ’scape, Heaven forgive him too!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Macbeth._ “You have brought the grateful submission of the pirate to my offers!” exclaimed the sanguine Commander of the “Dart” to his messenger, as the foot of the latter once more touched his deck.
