used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
Beric
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From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
BritonsnounUS /ˈbrɪtənz/
plural of “briton” — a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
clashingadjectiveUS /ˈklæʃɪŋ/
sharply and harshly discordant
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
GaulsnounUS /ɡɔːlz/
plural of “gaul” — a person of French descent
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
gladiatorsnounUS /ˈɡlædieɪtərz/
plural of “gladiator” — (ancient Rome) a professional combatant or a captive who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Beric is our leader!
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Beric is our leader!
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
attach to a support
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
and nothing more
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
others
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From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Beric is our leader!
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
reanimatedadjective
given fresh life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Beric is our leader!" they shouted.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Loud shouts greeted his speech, the Gauls and Britons clashing their swords against their shields as was their custom, and the others signified their approval each after the manner of his country.
express in words
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The gladiators sprang to their feet as their leaders returned to them, and eagerly questioned them as to the news that had so reanimated them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
in or at the place that
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But they only replied, "Beric will tell you," and Beric was obliged to mount a rock near the spot where they had been feasting, and to repeat to the whole of the assembly his plan for the campaign against the Romans.
