used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
assiduouslyadverbUS /əˈsɪdwəsli/
with care and persistence
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
Carlisle
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From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
intentionally conceived
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
dalesmannoun
a person who lives in the dales of northern England
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
disadvantagesnounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “disadvantage” — the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
instant's
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From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
and nothing more
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
engage in
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
the force of workers available
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
promulgatedadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməlɡeɪtɪd/
formally made public
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
Ralph
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From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
Ralph's
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From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The representatives of the Carlisle high constable were conscious that they had labored under serious disadvantages in their efforts to capture a dalesman in his own stronghold of the mountains.
at the time that
From this reading The procession had just emerged from the lane, and had turned into the old road that hugged the margin of the mere, when two men walked slowly by in the opposite direction.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The reports of Ralph's disappearance, which Matthew had so assiduously promulgated in whispers, had reached the destination which Ralph had designed for them.
Willy
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From this reading Dark as it had been when Willy encountered these men before, he had not an instant's doubt as to their identity.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Moreover, their zeal was not so ardent as to make them eager to risk the dangers of an arrest that was likely to be full of peril.
