used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
(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 Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
ATTILAnounUS /əˈtɪlə/
king of the Huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the Roman Empire (406-453)
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
aëronef
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From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
colossusnounUS /kəˈlɑːsəs/
someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
confusedlyadverb
in a confused manner
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
divisible by two
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
gnatsnounUS /næts/
plural of “gnat” — any of various small biting flies: midges; biting midges; black flies; sand flies
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
LanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
loop-holes
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From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
machine-guns
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From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
majesticallyadverbUS /məˈdʒestɪkəli/
in a majestic manner
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
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 Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
rabblenounUS /ˈræbəl/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
see-saw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
transport commercially
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
spirted
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From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading THE LAST OF THE ‘ATTILA,’ As the rabble closed on the aëronef, she gave a huge heave, her bow swinging over her assailants like the tilted arm of a see-saw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suddenly the _Attila_ was enveloped in flame and smoke; the roar of her big pieces mingling with the cracks of the machine-guns and the rifle fire that spirted from the loop-holes in her armour.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
in or at the place that
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Next, the stern cleared the turf and the colossus rose majestically, rolling the while like some ship riding at anchor.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading Lanes were cut in the crowd in all directions, and a veritable hail of bullets whistled past the spot where we stood, many even claiming their victims around us.
which person or people
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The gnats who clung to her bottom and gallery dropped off confusedly, and the whole multitude in her neighbourhood seemed bewildered with surprise and terror.
