a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
(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 All was quiet in the town.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
ensueverbUS /ɪnˈsuː/
issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
set up or found
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All was quiet in the town.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading All was quiet in the town.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
rigournoun
the quality of being valid and rigorous
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
having a supporting base
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All was quiet in the town.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading All was quiet in the town.
soldiers collectively
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
precisely as stated
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All was quiet in the town.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
at the time that
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He counted on the blind panic which would ensue when it was found that recourse would be had to arms, and he was not deceived in his reckoning.
Wilten
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From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The "energetic measures" had produced their effect, although they had not been carried into execution with such disastrous rigour as at first appeared.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading On the troops being called out, he gave orders, therefore, that at the word of command the first round should be fired, not among the crowds assembled, but in the air.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Colonel Wilten knew very well that, notwithstanding the Governor's high standing and authority, some portion of the responsibility would rest with him.
