used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
apesnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Dick, with Dan beside him as his chief lieutenant, gave final instructions to his two troop leaders.
blondadjectiveUS /blɑːnd/
being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
give encouragement to
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Dick, with Dan beside him as his chief lieutenant, gave final instructions to his two troop leaders.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
Dan
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From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
Dark-skinnedadjective
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
someone who is a detective
From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
fightersnounUS /ˈfaɪtərz/
plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Dick, with Dan beside him as his chief lieutenant, gave final instructions to his two troop leaders.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
Gorols
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From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
here's
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From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dick, with Dan beside him as his chief lieutenant, gave final instructions to his two troop leaders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
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 HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Dick, with Dan beside him as his chief lieutenant, gave final instructions to his two troop leaders.
Kulki
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From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Dick, with Dan beside him as his chief lieutenant, gave final instructions to his two troop leaders.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Dick, with Dan beside him as his chief lieutenant, gave final instructions to his two troop leaders.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
Oakwood
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From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
Raal
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From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
slouched
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From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
Taharans
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From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Dick, with Dan beside him as his chief lieutenant, gave final instructions to his two troop leaders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dick, with Dan beside him as his chief lieutenant, gave final instructions to his two troop leaders.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading By the light of pitch torches he reviewed his army, the Taharans under Raal; blond, stalwart fighters; and the Gorols, commanded by Kulki.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
war-like
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From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
in or at the place that
From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Dark-skinned and hairy, they resembled an army of giant apes as they slouched in the ranks, while the Taharans stood proudly upright and at their chief's signal, raised their stone weapons aloft and gave a mighty cheer.
wiryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪri/
lean and sinewy
From this reading The Gorols were more numerous but though they were tough and wiry fellows, they were not equal to the Taharans in size or war-like powers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dick, with Dan beside him as his chief lieutenant, gave final instructions to his two troop leaders.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOT WORK "Come on, Dan, here's where the fun begins," cried Dick Oakwood.
