adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a cry escaped her when the scorching blade passed before her companion’s eyes.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading HALF an hour afterwards, Michael and Nadia had left Tomsk.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HALF an hour afterwards, Michael and Nadia had left Tomsk.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HALF an hour afterwards, Michael and Nadia had left Tomsk.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Not a cry escaped her when the scorching blade passed before her companion’s eyes.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
companion's
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From this reading Not a cry escaped her when the scorching blade passed before her companion’s eyes.
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading There, mingling with the crowd, she had witnessed the terrible scene.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Not a cry escaped her when the scorching blade passed before her companion’s eyes.
EmirnounUS /ɪˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Not a cry escaped her when the scorching blade passed before her companion’s eyes.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Not a cry escaped her when the scorching blade passed before her companion’s eyes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
guardnounUS /ɡɑːrd/
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HALF an hour afterwards, Michael and Nadia had left Tomsk.
HALFadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading HALF an hour afterwards, Michael and Nadia had left Tomsk.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a cry escaped her when the scorching blade passed before her companion’s eyes.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading HALF an hour afterwards, Michael and Nadia had left Tomsk.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading HALF an hour afterwards, Michael and Nadia had left Tomsk.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
MichaelnounUS /ˈmaɪkəl/
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading HALF an hour afterwards, Michael and Nadia had left Tomsk.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading There, mingling with the crowd, she had witnessed the terrible scene.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
Nadia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HALF an hour afterwards, Michael and Nadia had left Tomsk.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a cry escaped her when the scorching blade passed before her companion’s eyes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Not a cry escaped her when the scorching blade passed before her companion’s eyes.
prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There, mingling with the crowd, she had witnessed the terrible scene.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading Not a cry escaped her when the scorching blade passed before her companion’s eyes.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There, mingling with the crowd, she had witnessed the terrible scene.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
TartarsnounUS /ˈtɑːrtərz/
plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading There, mingling with the crowd, she had witnessed the terrible scene.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, mingling with the crowd, she had witnessed the terrible scene.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
Tomsk
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From this reading HALF an hour afterwards, Michael and Nadia had left Tomsk.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many others of the prisoners were that night able to escape from the Tartars, for officers and soldiers, all more or less intoxicated, had unconsciously relaxed the vigilant guard which they had hitherto maintained.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nadia, after having been carried off with the other prisoners, had been able to escape and return to the square, at the moment when Michael was led before the Emir.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading There, mingling with the crowd, she had witnessed the terrible scene.
