used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
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 At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
the two together, not just one
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
one or the other of two
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
an opposing military force
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
ten 10s
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
Macora
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From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
the force of workers available
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
nwana
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From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
others
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From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the earliest hour of day the enemy began to show himself, not far from the fortified camp.
the upper part of anything
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading From the top of the fallen nwana our hunters could see a large crowd of dusky warriors, that appeared to number at least six hundred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
which person or people
From this reading To oppose these, Macora had not more than two hundred and fifty men who were capable of taking part in the fight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At both points Macora had placed some of his bravest warriors, while the others were distributed along the barricade, with instructions to spear any of the enemy that should attempt to scale it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At either end of the great trunk, as already stated there was an open space that would require to be carefully watched.
