Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)

From this reading Among the first who fled to that shelter was the valiant Rais Ali.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the first who fled to that shelter was the valiant Rais Ali.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

characterized by great caution and wariness

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

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From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Among the first who fled to that shelter was the valiant Rais Ali.

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From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

not accessible to view

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

in a hospitable manner

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

an amount of time

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

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From this reading Among the first who fled to that shelter was the valiant Rais Ali.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

a safe place

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

the state of being retired from one's business or occupation

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

a person who rules or commands

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

detached by cutting

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

ruined or disrupted

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Among the first who fled to that shelter was the valiant Rais Ali.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

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From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

in the near future

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

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 The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So soon as the green standard of the Prophet was run up on the flag-staff of the palace, announcing that a new ruler had seated himself on the throne, the period of recognised anarchy came to an end, and order began to be in some measure restored.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading Among the first who fled to that shelter was the valiant Rais Ali.

plural of “valuable” — something of value

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The shattered body was instantly seized by the soldiers, and the head, severed from the trunk, was carried off to the palace, there to be presented as a trophy to Sidi Hamet, the new Dey of Algiers.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Still, most of the wealthy inhabitants kept in close retirement, having, of course, hidden away most of their valuables and cash.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.

which person or people

From this reading The Jews, especially, were very chary of showing themselves in public, and those of them who had fled for refuge to the British consulate remained quiet, and were hospitably entertained for several days.