used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
Dave
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From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
the act of departing
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
the act of departing
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
go away from a place
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
LOWESTOFT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I have talked the matter over with my wife.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have talked the matter over with my wife.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
PlagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
propheciesnounUS /ˈprɑːfəsiz/
plural of “prophecy” — knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
express in words
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
a male human offspring
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are many evil prophecies abroad, and it is the general opinion that a great misfortune hangs over us, and they say that many have prepared to leave London.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I have talked the matter over with my wife.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Plague makes progress, and although it has not invaded the City, we can hardly hope that it will be long before it appears here.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BATTLE OF LOWESTOFT The Earl returned with his son and Cyril to town, and the latter spent the night in the City.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do not know, Cyril," Captain Dave said, as they talked over his departure, "that you run much greater risk in going than do we in staying here.
