used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
accoutrementsnounUS /əˈkuːtərmənts/
plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading They were outlaws attired in strange accoutrements.
(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 electrical discharges darted all over the rings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading They were outlaws attired in strange accoutrements.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Weird figures suddenly burst the walls of flaming death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
being joined in close association
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The electrical discharges darted all over the rings.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Weird figures suddenly burst the walls of flaming death.
dischargesnounUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “discharge” — the sudden giving off of energy
From this reading The electrical discharges darted all over the rings.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading The electrical discharges darted all over the rings.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Weird figures suddenly burst the walls of flaming death.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Weird figures suddenly burst the walls of flaming death.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were outlaws attired in strange accoutrements.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weird figures suddenly burst the walls of flaming death.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading They were outlaws attired in strange accoutrements.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The electrical discharges darted all over the rings.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
spokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They were outlaws attired in strange accoutrements.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Weird figures suddenly burst the walls of flaming death.
confined on all sides
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Weird figures suddenly burst the walls of flaming death.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were outlaws attired in strange accoutrements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
the upper part of anything
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Weird figures suddenly burst the walls of flaming death.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
WeirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Weird figures suddenly burst the walls of flaming death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were outlaws attired in strange accoutrements.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As they came closer, we discovered that they were not surrounded by separate rings but with a continuous spiral which narrowed together at the top of the head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A series of metal rings surrounded them, connected to their bodies with spokes.
