Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

on or to one side

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

object formed by a mold

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

perceived or discerned

From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

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From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

lacking solidity or strength

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

of the color of black ink

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

increase in extent or intensity

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie

From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

a region of northern France on the English Channel

From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

without much difficulty

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

become active

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

done under pressure

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

except for; apart from

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Moreover, his quick ear detected commands and ejaculations in a foreign language--the tongues of Picardy, Normandy, and Spain.

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

land bordering a body of water

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The darkness was intense, save for some small tongues of dark red flame that were beginning to shoot up from one of the houses near the waterside, the fire casting a dull glare upon the neighbouring buildings and serving but to intensify the inky blackness of the night.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OF THE MIDNIGHT DESCENT OF THE FRENCH INVADERS THE first shout was enough to rouse the old archer into active alertness, for, with his experience of camp life, he was accustomed to awaken readily at the least noise.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Hastily springing up, he rushed to the window, swung aside the wooden flap and the flimsy fabric that served to admit the light, and looked out.

but in spite of that

From this reading "A fire," he said aloud, yet on second thoughts the ever-increasing shrieks, groans, shouts, and curses that were borne on the air belied his surmise.