used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
(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 A sudden turn disclosed three horses, one bearing a rider, and all standing motionless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading A sudden turn disclosed three horses, one bearing a rider, and all standing motionless.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading A sudden turn disclosed three horses, one bearing a rider, and all standing motionless.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
made afraid
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
guard-house
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From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A sudden turn disclosed three horses, one bearing a rider, and all standing motionless.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
not in physical motion
From this reading A sudden turn disclosed three horses, one bearing a rider, and all standing motionless.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A sudden turn disclosed three horses, one bearing a rider, and all standing motionless.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
having a point
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
REFUGEESnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading A sudden turn disclosed three horses, one bearing a rider, and all standing motionless.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
move hurridly
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
squalidadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːləd/
morally degraded
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
having a supporting base
From this reading A sudden turn disclosed three horses, one bearing a rider, and all standing motionless.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden turn disclosed three horses, one bearing a rider, and all standing motionless.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A sudden turn disclosed three horses, one bearing a rider, and all standing motionless.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
the upper part of anything
From this reading They ran at top speed and in silence, but behind them came a clamor of soldiers from the guard-house.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A sudden turn disclosed three horses, one bearing a rider, and all standing motionless.
not known
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By their shouts that a prisoner was escaping, these aroused that portion of the town, and frightened occupants of squalid houses caught shadowy glimpses of the fugitives as they sped past.
which person or people
From this reading To the pursuers these same spectators pointed eagerly the course taken by those who fled, so that the scent of the chase was kept hot.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading REFUGEES IN THE MOUNTAINS Without a knowledge of direction or purpose, Ridge suffered himself to be guided by his unknown friend through several narrow streets.
