used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were three Turks,--Muhtar Bey, Salomi, the pasha of Rushchuk, and the third Kozra, an interpreter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
subject to appointment
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
BeynounUS /beɪ/
(formerly) a title of respect for a man in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading There were three Turks,--Muhtar Bey, Salomi, the pasha of Rushchuk, and the third Kozra, an interpreter.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
desultoryadjectiveUS /ˈdesəltɔːri/
marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A little later Pan Kazimir Humyetski joined them, and they went forth.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The meeting took place under the open sky outside the gate of the castle.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
come to pass
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
Humyetski
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From this reading A little later Pan Kazimir Humyetski joined them, and they went forth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading There were three Turks,--Muhtar Bey, Salomi, the pasha of Rushchuk, and the third Kozra, an interpreter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading A little later Pan Kazimir Humyetski joined them, and they went forth.
Kazimir
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From this reading A little later Pan Kazimir Humyetski joined them, and they went forth.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
Kozra
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From this reading There were three Turks,--Muhtar Bey, Salomi, the pasha of Rushchuk, and the third Kozra, an interpreter.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later Pan Kazimir Humyetski joined them, and they went forth.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later Pan Kazimir Humyetski joined them, and they went forth.
Makovetski
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From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting took place under the open sky outside the gate of the castle.
the force of workers available
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
Muhtar
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From this reading There were three Turks,--Muhtar Bey, Salomi, the pasha of Rushchuk, and the third Kozra, an interpreter.
Myslishevski
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From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
negotiateverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The meeting took place under the open sky outside the gate of the castle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The meeting took place under the open sky outside the gate of the castle.
Pagans
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From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
pashanounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading There were three Turks,--Muhtar Bey, Salomi, the pasha of Rushchuk, and the third Kozra, an interpreter.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The meeting took place under the open sky outside the gate of the castle.
Rushchuk
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From this reading There were three Turks,--Muhtar Bey, Salomi, the pasha of Rushchuk, and the third Kozra, an interpreter.
Salomi
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From this reading There were three Turks,--Muhtar Bey, Salomi, the pasha of Rushchuk, and the third Kozra, an interpreter.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The meeting took place under the open sky outside the gate of the castle.
sortienounUS /ˈsɔːrti/
a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
having a supporting base
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A little later Pan Kazimir Humyetski joined them, and they went forth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were three Turks,--Muhtar Bey, Salomi, the pasha of Rushchuk, and the third Kozra, an interpreter.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading There were three Turks,--Muhtar Bey, Salomi, the pasha of Rushchuk, and the third Kozra, an interpreter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were three Turks,--Muhtar Bey, Salomi, the pasha of Rushchuk, and the third Kozra, an interpreter.
up to a particular time
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The meeting took place under the open sky outside the gate of the castle.
TurksnounUS /tɜːrks/
plural of “turk” — a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The meeting took place under the open sky outside the gate of the castle.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A little later Pan Kazimir Humyetski joined them, and they went forth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After that sortie the night was passed in desultory firing; at daylight it was announced that a number of Turks were standing near the castle, waiting till men were sent out to negotiate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Happen what might, it was needful to know what they wanted; therefore Pan Makovetski and Pan Myslishevski were appointed at the council to go out to the Pagans.
