used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
BathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
Britannicadjective
of Britain
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
the head of a state government
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
maid-servants
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From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
rifle-shots
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From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
Rocheblave
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From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
six-pound
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From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
spatteringnounUS /ˈspætərɪŋ/
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
toppledverbUS /ˈtɑːpəld/
past form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Then came the boom of four or five cannon, and a louder crash than before, as the big chimney of the government house, struck by a six-pound shot, toppled down over the roof in a mass of ruins.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
precisely as stated
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
whoopsnounUS /wuːps/
plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Then came the crash of glass and plaster, as several bullets came through his window, and sent pieces of ceiling spattering over the floor.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Then a stillness perfectly awful succeeded for several minutes, followed by the banging of opening windows, as the terrified inhabitants began to look out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading The Governor jumped out of bed, scared out of his wits, and madame began to scream at the top of her voice, a scream echoed from every quarter of the “palace,” as the maid-servants heard the racket in the streets.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Governor Rocheblave was roused from a dream, in which he was being decorated with the Grand Cross of the Bath for eminent services to his Britannic majesty, by the sound of whoops, yells, and rifle-shots under his very house.
