used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
in actual fact
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
close-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
travel across or pass over
From this reading A great fiery cross was visible for many miles.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading A great fiery cross was visible for many miles.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A great fiery cross was visible for many miles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
obtain
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
brought together in one place
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great fiery cross was visible for many miles.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
ten 10s
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
KlannounUS /klæn/
a secret society of white Southerners in the United States; was formed in the 19th century to resist the emancipation of slaves; used terrorist tactics to suppress Black people
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
KlansnounUS /klænz/
plural of “klan” — a secret society of white Southerners in the United States; was formed in the 19th century to resist the emancipation of slaves; used terrorist tactics to suppress Black people
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
KlansmennounUS /ˈklænzmən/
plural of “klansman” — a member of the Ku Klux Klan
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A great fiery cross was visible for many miles.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A great fiery cross was visible for many miles.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
for each
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
rangingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪndʒɪŋ/
wandering freely
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
robedadjectiveUS /roʊbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading The reports that circulated on the street the following day varied greatly, the numbers ranging from five hundred to a thousand.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading A great fiery cross was visible for many miles.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great fiery cross was visible for many miles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was an important meeting and a large per cent of the members of Wilford Springs Klan (which now actually numbered eight hundred) were present, together with a few visiting Klansmen from neighboring Klans.
a Caucasian
From this reading A group of white robed figures were gathered on the summit of White Eagle mound.
which person or people
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
Wilford
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From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Many of the citizens of Wilford Springs who had recently read in The Journal that the Klan was dead beheld with amazement the fiery emblem--got into their cars and drove along the road near the mound that they might get a close-up view of the cross and if possible gain some idea of the number of Klansmen who were assembled.
