used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
in the past
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE SWORD IS SHEATHED How had it gone with Iberville and Gering?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The room was large, scantily, though comfortably, furnished.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
divisible by two
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The room was large, scantily, though comfortably, furnished.
Gering
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destroyed or killed
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to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading They had practised greatly since.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH THE SWORD IS SHEATHED How had it gone with Iberville and Gering?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
How
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Iberville
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE SWORD IS SHEATHED How had it gone with Iberville and Gering?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE SWORD IS SHEATHED How had it gone with Iberville and Gering?
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The room was large, scantily, though comfortably, furnished.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading They had practised greatly since.
in the near future
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was large, scantily, though comfortably, furnished.
scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
From this reading The room was large, scantily, though comfortably, furnished.
SHEATHEDadjectiveUS /ʃiːðd/
enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination
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sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They had practised greatly since.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading IN WHICH THE SWORD IS SHEATHED How had it gone with Iberville and Gering?
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
swordsmen
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From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE SWORD IS SHEATHED How had it gone with Iberville and Gering?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The room was large, scantily, though comfortably, furnished.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a moment after they took up their swords they eyed each other calmly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room was large, scantily, though comfortably, furnished.
at the time that
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE SWORD IS SHEATHED How had it gone with Iberville and Gering?
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH THE SWORD IS SHEATHED How had it gone with Iberville and Gering?
a late time of life
From this reading Iberville presently smiled: he was recalling that night, years ago, when by the light of the old Dutch lantern they had fallen upon each other, swordsmen, even in those days, of more than usual merit.
