used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The immediate effect of the edict of William the Testy was a popular commotion.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading A long negotiation ensued through the medium of Antony the Trumpeter.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading The immediate effect of the edict of William the Testy was a popular commotion.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading The Testy William issued forth like a wrathful spider, demanding the reason of this lawless fumigation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
edictnounUS /ˈiːdɪkt/
a formal or authoritative proclamation
From this reading The immediate effect of the edict of William the Testy was a popular commotion.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The immediate effect of the edict of William the Testy was a popular commotion.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A long negotiation ensued through the medium of Antony the Trumpeter.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Testy William issued forth like a wrathful spider, demanding the reason of this lawless fumigation.
fumigationnounUS /ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən/
the application of a gas or smoke to something for the purpose of disinfecting it
From this reading The Testy William issued forth like a wrathful spider, demanding the reason of this lawless fumigation.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
the head of a state government
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
of the present time and place
From this reading The immediate effect of the edict of William the Testy was a popular commotion.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The Testy William issued forth like a wrathful spider, demanding the reason of this lawless fumigation.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading The Testy William issued forth like a wrathful spider, demanding the reason of this lawless fumigation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Testy William issued forth like a wrathful spider, demanding the reason of this lawless fumigation.
lollingverbUS /ˈlɑːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A long negotiation ensued through the medium of Antony the Trumpeter.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading A long negotiation ensued through the medium of Antony the Trumpeter.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
negotiationnounUS /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading A long negotiation ensued through the medium of Antony the Trumpeter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The immediate effect of the edict of William the Testy was a popular commotion.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The immediate effect of the edict of William the Testy was a popular commotion.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The Testy William issued forth like a wrathful spider, demanding the reason of this lawless fumigation.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
a safe place
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
riotersnounUS /ˈraɪətərz/
plural of “rioter” — troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
spidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading The Testy William issued forth like a wrathful spider, demanding the reason of this lawless fumigation.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
carry out
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
TestyadjectiveUS /ˈtesti/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading The immediate effect of the edict of William the Testy was a popular commotion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The immediate effect of the edict of William the Testy was a popular commotion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sturdy rioters replied by lolling back in their seats and puffing away with redoubled fury, raising such a murky cloud that the governor was fain to take refuge in the interior of his castle.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Testy William issued forth like a wrathful spider, demanding the reason of this lawless fumigation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A long negotiation ensued through the medium of Antony the Trumpeter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
TrumpeternounUS /ˈtrʌmpətər/
a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet
From this reading A long negotiation ensued through the medium of Antony the Trumpeter.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The immediate effect of the edict of William the Testy was a popular commotion.
William
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From this reading The immediate effect of the edict of William the Testy was a popular commotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A vast multitude, armed with pipes and tobacco boxes and an immense supply of ammunition, sat themselves down before the governor's house and fell to smoking with tremendous violence.
wrathfuladjective
vehemently incensed and condemnatory
From this reading The Testy William issued forth like a wrathful spider, demanding the reason of this lawless fumigation.
