used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FROM A WINDOW.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
(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 The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out in the streets there had been vivid scenes, hot blood, and excitement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Out in the streets there had been vivid scenes, hot blood, and excitement.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
brutalitynounUS /bruːˈtæləti/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Out in the streets there had been vivid scenes, hot blood, and excitement.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM A WINDOW.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Out in the streets there had been vivid scenes, hot blood, and excitement.
of the present time and place
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
intermediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiɪt/
lying between two extremes in time or space or state
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
Lauranian
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From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
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 dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
the force of workers available
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
a particular point in time
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
held or filled or in use
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out in the streets there had been vivid scenes, hot blood, and excitement.
savagerynounUS /ˈsævɪdʒeri/
the property of being untamed and ferocious
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
only a very short time before
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Out in the streets there had been vivid scenes, hot blood, and excitement.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Out in the streets there had been vivid scenes, hot blood, and excitement.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
moving very fast
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Out in the streets there had been vivid scenes, hot blood, and excitement.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The brave man had displayed his courage; the cruel had indulged his savagery; all the intermediate types had been thrilled with the business of the moment, and there had scarce been time for any but involuntary terror.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Out in the streets there had been vivid scenes, hot blood, and excitement.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The dangers of war, and the occasion of close and involved fighting, had given many opportunities for acts of devotion and brutality.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
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 FROM A WINDOW.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading While the swift succession of great events in the Lauranian capital had occupied with immediate emergency the minds of the men, it had been different with the women.
