used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Time of Dreadful Night._ The night grew darker and darker.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading With the advancing hours the gathering of a storm became more and more apparent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Time of Dreadful Night._ The night grew darker and darker.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading With the advancing hours the gathering of a storm became more and more apparent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading With the advancing hours the gathering of a storm became more and more apparent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
crackleverbUS /ˈkrækəl/
make a crackling sound
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading _A Time of Dreadful Night._ The night grew darker and darker.
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading _A Time of Dreadful Night._ The night grew darker and darker.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading Sharp lightning vied with the rollicking flames.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading With the advancing hours the gathering of a storm became more and more apparent.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _A Time of Dreadful Night._ The night grew darker and darker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading With the advancing hours the gathering of a storm became more and more apparent.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Sharp lightning vied with the rollicking flames.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With the advancing hours the gathering of a storm became more and more apparent.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _A Time of Dreadful Night._ The night grew darker and darker.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Time of Dreadful Night._ The night grew darker and darker.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
ransackingnounUS /ˈrænsækɪŋ/
a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
redcoated
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From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
revengefuladjective
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
rollickingadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːlɪkɪŋ/
given to merry frolicking
From this reading Sharp lightning vied with the rollicking flames.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Sharp lightning vied with the rollicking flames.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading With the advancing hours the gathering of a storm became more and more apparent.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Time of Dreadful Night._ The night grew darker and darker.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _A Time of Dreadful Night._ The night grew darker and darker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not one of the three in the house thought of sleep, for from time to time the crackle and blaze of some new fire, the roar of the devouring element, announced that one or another building had been sacrificed to the revengeful lust of the enemy.
uniformedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmd/
dressed in a uniform
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Sharp lightning vied with the rollicking flames.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
which person or people
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the advancing hours the gathering of a storm became more and more apparent.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Up and down the streets swarmed the redcoated soldiers, ransacking, shooting wildly, without reason or conscience, at any who dared venture forth not uniformed as were themselves.
