used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two men strolled up to a neighbouring wine-vendor and ordered some wine.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading They had thrown their cloaks aside and removed their masks, for the air was close.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
on or to one side
From this reading They had thrown their cloaks aside and removed their masks, for the air was close.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
cloaks
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From this reading They had thrown their cloaks aside and removed their masks, for the air was close.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They had thrown their cloaks aside and removed their masks, for the air was close.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had thrown their cloaks aside and removed their masks, for the air was close.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
gallants
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From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading "In truth she hath strange powers," was the somewhat guarded response.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had thrown their cloaks aside and removed their masks, for the air was close.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "In truth she hath strange powers," was the somewhat guarded response.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
masksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading They had thrown their cloaks aside and removed their masks, for the air was close.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
the force of workers available
From this reading The two men strolled up to a neighbouring wine-vendor and ordered some wine.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading The two men strolled up to a neighbouring wine-vendor and ordered some wine.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The two men strolled up to a neighbouring wine-vendor and ordered some wine.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading "In truth she hath strange powers," was the somewhat guarded response.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading They had thrown their cloaks aside and removed their masks, for the air was close.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "In truth she hath strange powers," was the somewhat guarded response.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "In truth she hath strange powers," was the somewhat guarded response.
sirsnounUS /sɜːrrz/
plural of “sir” — term of address for a man
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The two men strolled up to a neighbouring wine-vendor and ordered some wine.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "In truth she hath strange powers," was the somewhat guarded response.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "In truth she hath strange powers," was the somewhat guarded response.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading The two men strolled up to a neighbouring wine-vendor and ordered some wine.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading They had thrown their cloaks aside and removed their masks, for the air was close.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "In truth she hath strange powers," was the somewhat guarded response.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The two men strolled up to a neighbouring wine-vendor and ordered some wine.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In truth she hath strange powers," was the somewhat guarded response.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As they came down the steps more than one voice among the passers-by inquired eagerly-- "What fortune, sirs?"
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The two men strolled up to a neighbouring wine-vendor and ordered some wine.
wine-vendor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two men strolled up to a neighbouring wine-vendor and ordered some wine.
witch'snounUS /ˈwɪtʃɪz/
possessive form of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading FRIENDS AND ENEMIES In the meanwhile the two gallants were returning from their visit to the witch's tent.
