used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
ALARMSnounUS /əˈlɑːrmz/
plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
(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 Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
AllahnounUS /ˈɑːlə/
Muslim name for the one and only God
From this reading It seemed to them that the vengeance of Allah was at hand, and that the whole world of the faithful had arisen.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It seemed to them that the vengeance of Allah was at hand, and that the whole world of the faithful had arisen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed to them that the vengeance of Allah was at hand, and that the whole world of the faithful had arisen.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
Canea
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From this reading The Mohammedans of Canea did not stop to think how few they were.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Mohammedans of Canea did not stop to think how few they were.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading It seemed to them that the vengeance of Allah was at hand, and that the whole world of the faithful had arisen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Mohammedans of Canea did not stop to think how few they were.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
hackingverbUS /ˈhækɪŋ/
-ing form of “hack” — cut with a hacking tool
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It seemed to them that the vengeance of Allah was at hand, and that the whole world of the faithful had arisen.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
how
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From this reading The Mohammedans of Canea did not stop to think how few they were.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
IslamnounUS /ˌɪˈslɑːm/
the civilization of Muslims collectively which is governed by the Muslim religion
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to them that the vengeance of Allah was at hand, and that the whole world of the faithful had arisen.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
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 band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
Mohammedans
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From this reading The Mohammedans of Canea did not stop to think how few they were.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Mohammedans of Canea did not stop to think how few they were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to them that the vengeance of Allah was at hand, and that the whole world of the faithful had arisen.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
in the near future
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The Mohammedans of Canea did not stop to think how few they were.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It seemed to them that the vengeance of Allah was at hand, and that the whole world of the faithful had arisen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Mohammedans of Canea did not stop to think how few they were.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The Mohammedans of Canea did not stop to think how few they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mohammedans of Canea did not stop to think how few they were.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading IN THE MIDST OF ALARMS The report soon spread among the Turks that the English had been driven into the sea.
unbelievers
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From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading It seemed to them that the vengeance of Allah was at hand, and that the whole world of the faithful had arisen.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Mohammedans of Canea did not stop to think how few they were.
which person or people
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It seemed to them that the vengeance of Allah was at hand, and that the whole world of the faithful had arisen.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A band of howling demons poured down the streets of the Christian quarter, shooting into the windows and doors of the houses, hacking down with their long knives all who were not able to get out of sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Islam, that always believes in final universal triumph and the death of all unbelievers, was drunk with victory.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It seemed to them that the vengeance of Allah was at hand, and that the whole world of the faithful had arisen.
