used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
bandoliernounUS /ˌbændəˈlɪr/
a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers
From this reading Even the bandolier which he had taken from the dead driver of the kerkool would in time become exhausted.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Even the bandolier which he had taken from the dead driver of the kerkool would in time become exhausted.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But this could not keep on forever.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Even the bandolier which he had taken from the dead driver of the kerkool would in time become exhausted.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Even the bandolier which he had taken from the dead driver of the kerkool would in time become exhausted.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
one or the other of two
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the bandolier which he had taken from the dead driver of the kerkool would in time become exhausted.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Even the bandolier which he had taken from the dead driver of the kerkool would in time become exhausted.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
for a limitless time
From this reading But this could not keep on forever.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even the bandolier which he had taken from the dead driver of the kerkool would in time become exhausted.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But this could not keep on forever.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
kerkool
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From this reading Even the bandolier which he had taken from the dead driver of the kerkool would in time become exhausted.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
loopholesnounUS /ˈluːphoʊlz/
plural of “loophole” — an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
a particular point in time
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this could not keep on forever.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
openingsnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋz/
plural of “opening” — an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
select carefully from a group
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
Porovian
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From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
in the near future
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Even the bandolier which he had taken from the dead driver of the kerkool would in time become exhausted.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Even the bandolier which he had taken from the dead driver of the kerkool would in time become exhausted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
whoever
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From this reading Of course, this was taking a chance on the occupants; but whoever they were, they discreetly kept out of the fight.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The narrow window openings, which are typical of Porovian architecture, afforded ideal loopholes, and enabled Cabot to pick off with ease any black form which showed itself, either at the opening of the street or at the edge of any of the adjoining roofs.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading But he realized that almost any moment they were likely to attack him from the roofs of the surrounding houses; and, accordingly, as soon as he had momentarily cleared the street, he withdrew into the house at its end.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even the bandolier which he had taken from the dead driver of the kerkool would in time become exhausted.
