used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading The scene of confusion in the room was, for some minutes, quite animated.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
Burgoyne'snounUS /bərˈɡɔɪnz/
possessive form of “burgoyne” — British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The scene of confusion in the room was, for some minutes, quite animated.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading The room was thoroughly explored, and the mystery deepened, for not a trace of the intruder was found.
dragoons
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From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading The room was thoroughly explored, and the mystery deepened, for not a trace of the intruder was found.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
FIENDnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading THE FIEND OF THE OUTPOSTS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The scene of confusion in the room was, for some minutes, quite animated.
set up or found
From this reading The room was thoroughly explored, and the mystery deepened, for not a trace of the intruder was found.
headquarterverbUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtər/
provide with headquarters
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scene of confusion in the room was, for some minutes, quite animated.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading The room was thoroughly explored, and the mystery deepened, for not a trace of the intruder was found.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The scene of confusion in the room was, for some minutes, quite animated.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The room was thoroughly explored, and the mystery deepened, for not a trace of the intruder was found.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The room was thoroughly explored, and the mystery deepened, for not a trace of the intruder was found.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIEND OF THE OUTPOSTS.
OUTPOSTSnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading THE FIEND OF THE OUTPOSTS.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The scene of confusion in the room was, for some minutes, quite animated.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The scene of confusion in the room was, for some minutes, quite animated.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
done under pressure
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene of confusion in the room was, for some minutes, quite animated.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The scene of confusion in the room was, for some minutes, quite animated.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
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 Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIEND OF THE OUTPOSTS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The room was thoroughly explored, and the mystery deepened, for not a trace of the intruder was found.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
a just detectable amount
From this reading The room was thoroughly explored, and the mystery deepened, for not a trace of the intruder was found.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Then came the tramp of feet and clash of arms in the passage, as a number of the headquarter dragoons came running in, some carrying torches, and all with drawn pistols.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene of confusion in the room was, for some minutes, quite animated.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Burgoyne’s subordinates rushed in, with drawn swords, calling for lights, and feeling around in the darkness with their weapons.
