adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading The mist was still too thick to enable us to see anything at first.
ArabsnounUS /ˈærəbz/
plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
climbedverbUS /klaɪmd/
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
earthenadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθən/
made of earth (or baked clay)
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The mist was still too thick to enable us to see anything at first.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The mist was still too thick to enable us to see anything at first.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
galenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
GATEnounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
Mazitu
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From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
mistverbUS /mɪst/
become covered with mist
From this reading The mist was still too thick to enable us to see anything at first.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
northnounUS /nɔːrθ/
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
palisadenounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The mist was still too thick to enable us to see anything at first.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
shoutingnounUS /ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The mist was still too thick to enable us to see anything at first.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
surroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The mist was still too thick to enable us to see anything at first.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mist was still too thick to enable us to see anything at first.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The mist was still too thick to enable us to see anything at first.
topnounUS /tɑːp/
the upper part of anything
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE BATTLE OF THE GATE By now heavy firing had begun at the north gate of the town, accompanied by much shouting.
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading This palisade, I should state, consisted of an earthen bank on the top of which tree trunks were set close together.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The mist was still too thick to enable us to see anything at first.
vapoursnoun
a state of depression
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mist was still too thick to enable us to see anything at first.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But shortly after the commencement of the firing a strong, hot wind, which always followed these mists, got up and gradually gathered to a gale, blowing away the vapours.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then from the top of the crest, Hans, who had climbed a tree there, reported that the Arabs were advancing on the north gate, firing as they came, and that the Mazitu were replying with their bows and arrows from behind the palisade that surrounded the town.
