used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Thousands were already on the terraces surrounding the government buildings.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Her long, black hair was concealed under the clothing.
brawlnounUS /brɔːl/
an uproarious party
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Thousands were already on the terraces surrounding the government buildings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Her long, black hair was concealed under the clothing.
not accessible to view
From this reading Her long, black hair was concealed under the clothing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
recognizable; marked
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
effectivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfektɪvli/
in an effective manner
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Thousands were already on the terraces surrounding the government buildings.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Her long, black hair was concealed under the clothing.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her long, black hair was concealed under the clothing.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
merclite-drunken
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From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
purloinedverbUS /pərˈlɔɪnd/
past form of “purloin” — make off with belongings of others
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
revelernounUS /ˈrevələr/
a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
shapelessadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪpləs/
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
Sira
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From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
not in physical motion
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
sun-helmet
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From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Thousands were already on the terraces surrounding the government buildings.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Thousands were already on the terraces surrounding the government buildings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Thousands were already on the terraces surrounding the government buildings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As the crowds of people began to drift toward the hall, she joined them, still dressed in her laboring man's shapeless garments, the broad sun-helmet hiding her face effectively.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her long, black hair was concealed under the clothing.
precisely as stated
From this reading Having nearly been drawn into a brawl the day before, she now carried a stained but still very serviceable short sword that she had purloined from a merclite-drunken reveler in a gutter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thousands were already on the terraces surrounding the government buildings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Giant Against Giant_ Although Princess Sira had promised to keep out of the way, she could not resist the powerful attraction of the executive hall, in which, on this day, the fate of two planets was to be decided.
