used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE NAYA'S ORDERS.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
dumbfoundedadjectiveUS /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
divisible by two
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
set up or found
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
NAYA'S
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From this reading BY THE NAYA'S ORDERS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
and nothing more
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading BY THE NAYA'S ORDERS.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
palace-gate
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From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE NAYA'S ORDERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
in the direction of
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading The suppressed excitement found vent even before the clouds of choking smoke had rolled away.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A SHORT time only did we remain in doubt as to the intention of the populace.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
which person or people
From this reading Those who had effected our capture, dumbfounded, first by the appalling explosion, and then by the hostile attitude of the people, released us instantly, being compelled to fight for their lives back towards the smoking ruins of the palace-gate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The signal had been given, and instantly they responded with fierce yells, throwing themselves suddenly upon the soldiers, using weapons that seemed to have been produced like magic.
