andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
approachingnounUS /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading They were the generals organizing the approaching battle.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading They were the generals organizing the approaching battle.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
betrayedverbUS /bɪˈtreɪd/
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The excitement grew more intense, and every face betrayed some uneasiness.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
distractionsnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃənz/
plural of “distraction” — mental turmoil
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
engagementnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənt/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The excitement grew more intense, and every face betrayed some uneasiness.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement grew more intense, and every face betrayed some uneasiness.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The excitement grew more intense, and every face betrayed some uneasiness.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading They were the generals organizing the approaching battle.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The excitement grew more intense, and every face betrayed some uneasiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The excitement grew more intense, and every face betrayed some uneasiness.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The excitement grew more intense, and every face betrayed some uneasiness.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
noblemen
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From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
organizingverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “organize” — create (as an entity)
From this reading They were the generals organizing the approaching battle.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
ranknounUS /ræŋk/
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
refreshmentsnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənts/
plural of “refreshment” — snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
smokingnounUS /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The excitement grew more intense, and every face betrayed some uneasiness.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The rest, like the rank and file before an engagement, though they were getting ready for the fight, sought for other distractions in the interval.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading The excitement grew more intense, and every face betrayed some uneasiness.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The narrow room, in which they were smoking and taking refreshments, was full of noblemen.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The excitement was specially keen for the leaders of each party, who knew every detail, and had reckoned up every vote.
