used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
BUYUK
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From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Why had he come?
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading What crime had he committed?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading What crime had he committed?
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
DazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
a boy or man
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
flickeringadjectiveUS /ˈflɪkərɪŋ/
shining unsteadily
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
brought together in one place
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
geldi
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From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
Hosh
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From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
ignitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnaɪtɪd/
set afire
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
jailornoun
someone who guards prisoners
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
and nothing more
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
plyverbUS /plaɪ/
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
not in physical motion
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
Takvor
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From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
accept gladly
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What crime had he committed?
at the time that
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dazed by the fall, he was still lying on the ground where the jailor had pushed him, when a prisoner ignited a match to examine the new arrival.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
belonging to which person
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why had he come?
in the company of; together with
From this reading His fellow prisoners, whose pale, haggard faces in the flickering light seemed like ghosts emerging from the surrounding darkness, gathered about him and began to ply him with questions.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
ZAPTIEH
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From this reading THE BUYUK ZAPTIEH “Hosh geldi, hosh geldi! welcome, welcome!” were the only words which Takvor could distinguish in the medley of voices.
