used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
(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 At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
barriersnounUS /ˈbæriərz/
plural of “barrier” — a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
BrigadiernounUS /ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪr/
a general officer ranking below a major general
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
the act of burning something
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading The churchyard was still filled with troops.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The churchyard was still filled with troops.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
set up or found
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
Honeywood
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From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
and nothing more
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
set afire or burning
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
marksmennounUS /ˈmɑːrksmen/
plural of “marksman” — someone skilled in shooting
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
the force of workers available
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
musketeersnounUS /ˌmʌskəˈtiːrz/
plural of “musketeer” — a foot soldier armed with a musket
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
a human being
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
with speed
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
in the near future
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
not in physical motion
From this reading The churchyard was still filled with troops.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
strictestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktəst/
superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The churchyard was still filled with troops.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
precisely as stated
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The churchyard was still filled with troops.
look attentively
From this reading At all the barriers the men rested on their arms, the strictest watch being kept to prevent surprise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After awhile, Brigadier Honeywood caused the windows of the two large mansions, just mentioned, to be brilliantly lighted up, and the illumination revealed every person in the street, and exposed them to the musketeers; but he soon found this told against himself, for the marksmen were quickly discovered and driven from their position, while the windows were broken by showers of bullets.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A strange and terrible light was afforded by the still burning houses, and as these fires were not confined to one quarter, but could be seen at different points, it appeared as if the whole town was burning.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The red reflection of the fire in the adjacent street on the tower and windows of the church produced a very striking effect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The churchyard was still filled with troops.
