used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What's that? a cheer?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
Ay
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From this reading "Ay, a British cheer in the far distance, replied to by yells of defiance."
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Molloy echoed the cheer in spite of his better judgment.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading "Ay, a British cheer in the far distance, replied to by yells of defiance."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Ay, a British cheer in the far distance, replied to by yells of defiance."
give encouragement to
From this reading "What's that? a cheer?"
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading "Ay, a British cheer in the far distance, replied to by yells of defiance."
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "Ay, a British cheer in the far distance, replied to by yells of defiance."
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading Molloy echoed the cheer in spite of his better judgment.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Ay, a British cheer in the far distance, replied to by yells of defiance."
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ay, a British cheer in the far distance, replied to by yells of defiance."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Molloy echoed the cheer in spite of his better judgment.
hear with intention
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
MohammednounUS /moʊˈhæmɪd/
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
Molloy
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From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ay, a British cheer in the far distance, replied to by yells of defiance."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Ay, a British cheer in the far distance, replied to by yells of defiance."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Molloy echoed the cheer in spite of his better judgment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What's that? a cheer?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ay, a British cheer in the far distance, replied to by yells of defiance."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It may be so, but there are other bands about besides his," said Miles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
What's
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From this reading "What's that? a cheer?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Mohammed must have met our countrymen!" exclaimed Molloy, with excited looks, as they halted to listen.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Ay, a British cheer in the far distance, replied to by yells of defiance."
