Chapter XXX · The Revolt

plural of “adherent” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Get ready to start at once.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Get ready to start at once.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Quick!” he said.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

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From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

not any; not one

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

on one occasion

From this reading “Get ready to start at once.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

characterized by active hostility

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading “Quick!” he said.

with speed

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

with low volume

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading “Get ready to start at once.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Quick!” he said.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Get ready to start at once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The event, and its serious consequences for Muriel and Daniel, was upon them so quickly that there was no time for preparation or retreat.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The funeral took place next morning, as is the native custom, and it was during the great gathering of the Sheikh’s friends that the adherents of the opposing faction made their feared _coup_.

at the time that

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Muriel had not gone to the funeral, and she was sitting quietly writing in the living-room when Daniel flung open the door.