used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Zwirinas had won a complete triumph over the Kalondais.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading They were amply revenged for the humiliation in the cathedral, for the defeat in the duel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
beheadedadjectiveUS /bɪˈhedɪd/
having had the head cut off
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading They were amply revenged for the humiliation in the cathedral, for the defeat in the duel.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The Zwirinas had won a complete triumph over the Kalondais.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading They were amply revenged for the humiliation in the cathedral, for the defeat in the duel.
deviseverbUS /dɪˈvaɪz/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading They were amply revenged for the humiliation in the cathedral, for the defeat in the duel.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were amply revenged for the humiliation in the cathedral, for the defeat in the duel.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Zwirinas had won a complete triumph over the Kalondais.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading They were amply revenged for the humiliation in the cathedral, for the defeat in the duel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
Kalondais
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From this reading The Zwirinas had won a complete triumph over the Kalondais.
the force of workers available
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Zwirinas had won a complete triumph over the Kalondais.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Their wounded pride was satisfied.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
revenged
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From this reading They were amply revenged for the humiliation in the cathedral, for the defeat in the duel.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Their wounded pride was satisfied.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Zwirinas had won a complete triumph over the Kalondais.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their wounded pride was satisfied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were amply revenged for the humiliation in the cathedral, for the defeat in the duel.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The Zwirinas had won a complete triumph over the Kalondais.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their wounded pride was satisfied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were amply revenged for the humiliation in the cathedral, for the defeat in the duel.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The sentence pronounced by the town council was that both the guilty parties should be beheaded, the woman first.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The Zwirinas had won a complete triumph over the Kalondais.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Things in this world do not always exactly turn out as men devise beforehand.
people who are wounded
From this reading Their wounded pride was satisfied.
Zwirinas
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From this reading The Zwirinas had won a complete triumph over the Kalondais.
