used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Greetings, gentles," exclaimed Sir Denis, with a forced attempt at a smile.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Accompanied by four men-at-arms was Sir Denis de Valadour.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
(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 "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Greetings, gentles," exclaimed Sir Denis, with a forced attempt at a smile.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Accompanied by four men-at-arms was Sir Denis de Valadour.
Denis
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From this reading Accompanied by four men-at-arms was Sir Denis de Valadour.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Greetings, gentles," exclaimed Sir Denis, with a forced attempt at a smile.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading "Greetings, gentles," exclaimed Sir Denis, with a forced attempt at a smile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Accompanied by four men-at-arms was Sir Denis de Valadour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
gentlesverbUS /ˈdʒentəlz/
third-person singular of “gentle” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading "Greetings, gentles," exclaimed Sir Denis, with a forced attempt at a smile.
GreetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "Greetings, gentles," exclaimed Sir Denis, with a forced attempt at a smile.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
InstinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
engage in
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
come together
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
men-at-arms
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From this reading Accompanied by four men-at-arms was Sir Denis de Valadour.
methinks
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From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
POSTERNnoun
a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
term of address for a man
From this reading Accompanied by four men-at-arms was Sir Denis de Valadour.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Greetings, gentles," exclaimed Sir Denis, with a forced attempt at a smile.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
steeledverbUS /stiːld/
past form of “steel” — get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
dependable
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
unbetimes
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From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
untowardadjectiveUS /əntuːˈɔːrd/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading Instinctively both lads realized that something untoward was at hand, and starting to their feet they steeled themselves to meet the coming ordeal with stout hearts.
Valadour
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From this reading Accompanied by four men-at-arms was Sir Denis de Valadour.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Accompanied by four men-at-arms was Sir Denis de Valadour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE POSTERN FACED WITH POINTS OF STEEL About three months after this event the captives were aroused from their sleep by the door of their prison being thrown open.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your pardon for this intrusion, for 'tis unbetimes; yet methinks the nature of my visit will make amends for all things.
