used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
austereadjectiveUS /ɔːˈstɪr/
severely simple
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
beadsnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
bleating
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From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
a youthful male person
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
carcassnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəs/
the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Courage and resolution were his distinguishing characteristics.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Courage and resolution were his distinguishing characteristics.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
croaked
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From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
crowsnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading Courage and resolution were his distinguishing characteristics.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
fellsnounUS /felz/
plural of “fell” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
moving swiftly
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
not any; not one
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
and nothing more
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
owl-eagles
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From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
penaltiesnounUS /ˈpenəltiz/
plural of “penalty” — the act of punishing
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
ravensnounUS /ˈreɪvənz/
plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Courage and resolution were his distinguishing characteristics.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
schoolfellows
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From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
trickledverbUS /ˈtrɪkəld/
past form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
truantnounUS /ˈtruːənt/
one who is absent from school without permission
From this reading He was by no means a scholar, and only the strong hand of his father had kept him as a boy in fear of the penalties incurred by the truant.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The merciless birds had fallen upon the innocent creature as it lay sleeping under the shadow of a tree, had picked at its eyes and fed on them, and now, as the blood trickled in red beads down its nose, they croaked and cried and screamed to drive it to the edge of a precipice and then over to its death in the gulf beneath, there to feast on its carcass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In manner he was neither so austere and taciturn as his father, nor so gentle and amiable as his mother.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Courage and resolution were his distinguishing characteristics.
at the time that
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On one occasion, when rambling over the fells with a company of schoolfellows, a poor blind lamb ran bleating past them, a black cloud of ravens, crows, and owl-eagles flying about it.
