used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So a group of bandits were assembling for the purpose of attacking the expedition.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Or, Ali admitted, they were not assembling.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading Or, Ali admitted, they were not assembling.
Ali'snounUS /ˈɑːliz/
possessive form of “ali” — United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
at or in or to any place
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading So a group of bandits were assembling for the purpose of attacking the expedition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading So a group of bandits were assembling for the purpose of attacking the expedition.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading So a group of bandits were assembling for the purpose of attacking the expedition.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
brigands
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From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
fleeingverbUS /ˈfliːɪŋ/
-ing form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So a group of bandits were assembling for the purpose of attacking the expedition.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
not any; not one
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
and nothing more
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or, Ali admitted, they were not assembling.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So a group of bandits were assembling for the purpose of attacking the expedition.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So a group of bandits were assembling for the purpose of attacking the expedition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since there was no indication of pursuit, obviously the Indian was not fleeing.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He was certain only that there was at least one horse in the area and equally certain that there was water not too far away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So a group of bandits were assembling for the purpose of attacking the expedition.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But in Ali's opinion and experience, there was every reason to believe that any group of brigands anywhere would sack the expedition if they could.
