used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading No doubt you have read about the gallant archer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No man of his time could send an arrow so straight and sure as he.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
archernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading No man of his time could send an arrow so straight and sure as he.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No man of his time could send an arrow so straight and sure as he.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
fearless and daring
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we need not go back for hundreds of years to find our Robin Hood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No man of his time could send an arrow so straight and sure as he.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt you have read about the gallant archer.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But we need not go back for hundreds of years to find our Robin Hood.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But we need not go back for hundreds of years to find our Robin Hood.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading No doubt you have read about the gallant archer.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But we need not go back for hundreds of years to find our Robin Hood.
GREENEnounUS /ɡriːn/
English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No doubt you have read about the gallant archer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
HoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading But we need not go back for hundreds of years to find our Robin Hood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man of his time could send an arrow so straight and sure as he.
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From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But we need not go back for hundreds of years to find our Robin Hood.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt you have read about the gallant archer.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But we need not go back for hundreds of years to find our Robin Hood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But we need not go back for hundreds of years to find our Robin Hood.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading No doubt you have read about the gallant archer.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading No man of his time could send an arrow so straight and sure as he.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No man of his time could send an arrow so straight and sure as he.
successive (without a break)
From this reading No man of his time could send an arrow so straight and sure as he.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading No man of his time could send an arrow so straight and sure as he.
SWAMPverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No man of his time could send an arrow so straight and sure as he.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But we need not go back for hundreds of years to find our Robin Hood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we need not go back for hundreds of years to find our Robin Hood.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
which person or people
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He and his band were foes of the nobles and friends of the poor, and his name will never be forgotten by the people of England.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading MARION THE SWAMP FOX AND GENERAL GREENE FAR away back in old English history there was a famous archer named Robin Hood, who lived in the deep woods with a bold band of outlaws like himself.
a late time of life
From this reading But we need not go back for hundreds of years to find our Robin Hood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading No doubt you have read about the gallant archer.
