used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DUELIST'S CHALLENGE Inside the red stockade there was a crowded community.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
(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 Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
beehivenounUS /ˈbiːhaɪv/
any workplace where people are very busy
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading DUELIST'S CHALLENGE Inside the red stockade there was a crowded community.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
combverbUS /koʊm/
straighten with a comb
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading DUELIST'S CHALLENGE Inside the red stockade there was a crowded community.
carefully weighed
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading DUELIST'S CHALLENGE Inside the red stockade there was a crowded community.
cubiclenounUS /ˈkjuːbɪkəl/
small room in which a monk or nun lives
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
doublingnounUS /ˈdʌbəlɪŋ/
increase by a factor of two
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
DUELIST'S
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From this reading DUELIST'S CHALLENGE Inside the red stockade there was a crowded community.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
erectionsnounUS /ɪˈrekʃənz/
plural of “erection” — an erect penis
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
divisible by two
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
ten 10s
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading DUELIST'S CHALLENGE Inside the red stockade there was a crowded community.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
makeshiftadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪkʃɪft/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
the force of workers available
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
and nothing more
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
Paft's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading DUELIST'S CHALLENGE Inside the red stockade there was a crowded community.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
Salariki
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From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
have in common
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading DUELIST'S CHALLENGE Inside the red stockade there was a crowded community.
tentingnounUS /ˈtentɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DUELIST'S CHALLENGE Inside the red stockade there was a crowded community.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DUELIST'S CHALLENGE Inside the red stockade there was a crowded community.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading So that the mud brick and timber erections of one of their clan cities resembled nothing so much as the comb cells of a busy beehive.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The Salariki demanded privacy of a kind, and even the unmarried warriors did not share barracks, but each had a small cubicle of his own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DUELIST'S CHALLENGE Inside the red stockade there was a crowded community.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not all of them normally lived at this center, but for the funeral feasting they had assembled--which meant a lot of doubling up and tenting out under makeshift cover between the regular buildings of the town.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Although Paft's was considered a large clan, it numbered only about two hundred fighting men and their numerous wives, children and captive servants.
