used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a veritable poet and artist in mercilessness!
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading He required poisoned arrows by which to strike his foes.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading He was a veritable poet and artist in mercilessness!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
Bajazet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not want to kill Bajazet, but he wanted to drive him mad.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
terminate
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not want to kill Bajazet, but he wanted to drive him mad.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He required poisoned arrows by which to strike his foes.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not want to kill Bajazet, but he wanted to drive him mad.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He did not want to kill Bajazet, but he wanted to drive him mad.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He required poisoned arrows by which to strike his foes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a veritable poet and artist in mercilessness!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not want to kill Bajazet, but he wanted to drive him mad.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He did not want to kill Bajazet, but he wanted to drive him mad.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
roused to anger
From this reading He did not want to kill Bajazet, but he wanted to drive him mad.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
mercilessnessnoun
feelings of extreme heartlessness
From this reading He was a veritable poet and artist in mercilessness!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading He was a veritable poet and artist in mercilessness!
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading He required poisoned arrows by which to strike his foes.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He required poisoned arrows by which to strike his foes.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading He required poisoned arrows by which to strike his foes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
TimurnounUS /ˈtɪmər/
Mongolian ruler of Samarkand who led his nomadic hordes to conquer an area from Turkey to Mongolia (1336-1405)
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading He was a veritable poet and artist in mercilessness!
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He did not want to kill Bajazet, but he wanted to drive him mad.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He did not want to kill Bajazet, but he wanted to drive him mad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Timur was not an ordinarily cruel man--satisfied to be able to bathe himself in the blood and break the limbs of his opponents.
wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After this attempt at escape he had a cage made for him out of iron rods, wherein he caused him to be imprisoned, and he placed the cage on a car and had it drawn about the camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He required poisoned arrows by which to strike his foes.
