used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile the President and his two followers pursued their way through the city.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Meanwhile the President and his two followers pursued their way through the city.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading Meanwhile the President and his two followers pursued their way through the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
brought together in one place
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the President and his two followers pursued their way through the city.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
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 Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the President and his two followers pursued their way through the city.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
Molara
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From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
in motion
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE REVOLT.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Meanwhile the President and his two followers pursued their way through the city.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE REVOLT.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Meanwhile the President and his two followers pursued their way through the city.
REVOLTnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE REVOLT.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
Savrola's
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From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
surcharged
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From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROGRESS OF THE REVOLT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the President and his two followers pursued their way through the city.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Meanwhile the President and his two followers pursued their way through the city.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Meanwhile the President and his two followers pursued their way through the city.
precisely as stated
From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meanwhile the President and his two followers pursued their way through the city.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many people were moving about the streets, and here and there dark figures gathered in groups.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The barricade, which was being built outside Savrola's house, had convinced Molara that a rising was imminent; half a mile from the palace the way was blocked by another.
whisperings
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From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The impression that great events were impending grew; the very air was sultry and surcharged with whisperings.
