used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Heaven seemed to favour my desire of escape, the wind arose and carried me and my small bark fast and far into the open sea.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Heaven seemed to favour my desire of escape, the wind arose and carried me and my small bark fast and far into the open sea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Heaven seemed to favour my desire of escape, the wind arose and carried me and my small bark fast and far into the open sea.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
gotten under control
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Heaven seemed to favour my desire of escape, the wind arose and carried me and my small bark fast and far into the open sea.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
endeavoured
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From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Heaven seemed to favour my desire of escape, the wind arose and carried me and my small bark fast and far into the open sea.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Heaven seemed to favour my desire of escape, the wind arose and carried me and my small bark fast and far into the open sea.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
the act of departing
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
and nothing more
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
kinsmen
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From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
Ladislaus
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From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
engage in
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
and nothing more
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Heaven seemed to favour my desire of escape, the wind arose and carried me and my small bark fast and far into the open sea.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
plyingverbUS /ˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
free from harm or evil
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Heaven seemed to favour my desire of escape, the wind arose and carried me and my small bark fast and far into the open sea.
sea-shore
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From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
seasidenounUS /ˈsiːsaɪd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
Thereupon
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From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
up to a particular time
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
in the direction of
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
Transila
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From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
unperceivedadjective
not perceived or commented on
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Among these was one I knew only too well, and feared him for his violent and fierce disposition.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
in or at the place that
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
Wherein
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From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thereupon a furious and bloody combat ensued, in the midst of which I contrived, unperceived, to make my escape, and rushing through the streets I ran till I came to the seaside, where I flung myself into a small boat that seemed as if sent by Heaven to my assistance, and plying the two little oars it contained, I rowed as far away from land as I could.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
which person or people
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He contrived to be next me in the procession, and just as we reached a place where a street led towards the sea-shore, he whispered in my ear that he could not endure to see me the wife of another, and, seizing me by the arm, he endeavoured to hurry me away in the direction of the street I have mentioned, having previously arranged so, as to have some friends of his own favourable to this wicked enterprise; who, crowding about me, hindered the rest of the party from perceiving what was going on; but the forcible resistance I made, and my loud cries for succour, speedily called Ladislaus and his friends to my rescue.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Heaven seemed to favour my desire of escape, the wind arose and carried me and my small bark fast and far into the open sea.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Wherein Transila ends the Story her Father had begun._ "I went, as my father has told you, dressed in my bridal garments, escorted by all the brothers and near kinsmen of my intended husband.
