used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
(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 The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
Bassorah
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From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading A hail of bullets struck her.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As the leaden pellets hummed over her deck Frank and his companions rushed inside and closed the windows.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As the leaden pellets hummed over her deck Frank and his companions rushed inside and closed the windows.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading As the leaden pellets hummed over her deck Frank and his companions rushed inside and closed the windows.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading A hail of bullets struck her.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the leaden pellets hummed over her deck Frank and his companions rushed inside and closed the windows.
hummed
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From this reading As the leaden pellets hummed over her deck Frank and his companions rushed inside and closed the windows.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading As the leaden pellets hummed over her deck Frank and his companions rushed inside and closed the windows.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading As the leaden pellets hummed over her deck Frank and his companions rushed inside and closed the windows.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
on one occasion
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
PegasusnounUS /ˈpeɡəsəs/
(Greek mythology) the immortal winged horse that sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa; was tamed by Bellerophon with the help of a bridle given him by Athena; as the flying horse of the Muses it is a symbol of highflying imagination
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
pelletsnounUS /ˈpeləts/
plural of “pellet” — a small sphere
From this reading As the leaden pellets hummed over her deck Frank and his companions rushed inside and closed the windows.
PersiansnounUS /ˈpɜːrʒənz/
plural of “persian” — a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
done under pressure
From this reading As the leaden pellets hummed over her deck Frank and his companions rushed inside and closed the windows.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
make steady
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A hail of bullets struck her.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They headed their boats for the city of Bassorah, a short distance down the stream, and kept up a steady fire at the Pegasus as they retreated before her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the airship drew near the boat, a number of Persians were seen swarming over her deck.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading The Pegasus had created a profound sensation among them for they were wildly gesticulating, loudly talking, and all at once began to discharge a number of rifles at her.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As the leaden pellets hummed over her deck Frank and his companions rushed inside and closed the windows.
