used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was really a rout.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
blottedverbUS /ˈblɑːtəd/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
bulbsnounUS /bʌlbz/
plural of “bulb” — a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
cagesnounUS /ˈkeɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cage” — an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
chariotsnounUS /ˈtʃeriəts/
plural of “chariot” — a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
cortegenounUS /kɔːrˈteʒ/
a funeral procession
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
crevicesnounUS /ˈkrevəsɪz/
plural of “crevice” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
apart from; not including
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
governorsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
insertions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
interiorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriərz/
plural of “interior” — the region that is inside of something
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was really a rout.
immediately past
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
leathern
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
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 LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
PanicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
peacefulnessnounUS /ˈpiːsfəlnəs/
a state that is calm and tranquil
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
radiumnounUS /ˈreɪdiəm/
an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
Radiumopolis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really a rout.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading It was really a rout.
cut with a saw
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
with low volume
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
in the near future
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fortunately, the construction of the houses was excellent and, except as the wind drove rain through or past the crevices of the board or leathern insertions, their interiors were probably quite dry in storms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
having passed out of existence
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was really a rout.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Panic had seized the people, the guards were in disorder, and they failed to repel the surging masses that rolled up against the rocking chariots.
wickerworknoun
work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was a straggling, in some sections a struggling, cortege, and the dominant purpose was to get under cover, for the blackness deepened, the very last glimpses of light had vanished, and a night of storm and wind with a cold rain had blotted out the smiling peacefulness of Radiumopolis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LOVE AND LIBERTY We soon heard the swarming crowds returning, and before long saw the flat wagons, with the straining goats drawing them, and softly luminous from the radium bulbs held in wickerwork cages, and on them the governors, much agitated and confused.
