used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now he eagerly acclaimed the coming of the crowd, feeling that it would bring friendship and a happier existence.
acclaimedverbUS /əˈkleɪmd/
past form of “acclaim” — praise vociferously
From this reading Now he eagerly acclaimed the coming of the crowd, feeling that it would bring friendship and a happier existence.
AmbushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading The Spaniards lay an Ambush "It is peace.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Spaniards lay an Ambush "It is peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Now he eagerly acclaimed the coming of the crowd, feeling that it would bring friendship and a happier existence.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Now he eagerly acclaimed the coming of the crowd, feeling that it would bring friendship and a happier existence.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Now he eagerly acclaimed the coming of the crowd, feeling that it would bring friendship and a happier existence.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Now he eagerly acclaimed the coming of the crowd, feeling that it would bring friendship and a happier existence.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Now he eagerly acclaimed the coming of the crowd, feeling that it would bring friendship and a happier existence.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Now he eagerly acclaimed the coming of the crowd, feeling that it would bring friendship and a happier existence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Now he eagerly acclaimed the coming of the crowd, feeling that it would bring friendship and a happier existence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Spaniards lay an Ambush "It is peace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Spaniards lay an Ambush "It is peace.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Spaniards lay an Ambush "It is peace.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
make reference to
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The Spaniards lay an Ambush "It is peace.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
Roger
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From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading The Spaniards lay an Ambush "It is peace.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
Tamba
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From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now he eagerly acclaimed the coming of the crowd, feeling that it would bring friendship and a happier existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Spaniards lay an Ambush "It is peace.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
tormentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrments/
plural of “torment” — unbearable physical pain
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
in the direction of
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Mexicans see my master as I have seen him for many weeks now," said Tamba, suddenly, as both looked down from the summit of the tower upon the crowds below.
accept gladly
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
which person or people
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Look, my lord, they are carrying banners and flowers, and they are coming towards this place with smiles of welcome."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now he eagerly acclaimed the coming of the crowd, feeling that it would bring friendship and a happier existence.
but in spite of that
From this reading The native clapped his hands with delight, for though he had said little up to this, and had supported Roger faithfully, yet he had suffered torments at the thought of the fate which had awaited them, and more at the mention of such an end for the master who had been so kind to him.
