Chapter XVIII · A Dark Hour

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

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

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

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

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

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

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

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

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From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

one or the other of two

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

an abstract part of something

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

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

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

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

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

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From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

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

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

not any; not one

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

above and across; more than

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

go across or through

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

plural of “revolutionary” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

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

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

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

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

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

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

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

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

up to a particular time

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

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

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading For a time, they could see the figures of the dismounted revolutionaries creeping over the rocky road, hugging the walls, until they reached the barrier of fallen Janissaries and horses.

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

From this reading Much of the fight for possession of the gateway to the pass was out of sight of the boys.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.

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

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading These revolutionaries, the boys later learned, had clambered like goats up the face of the cliff and gained a position on the rocky western wall of the pass, from which they were enabled to assail the Janissaries in the rear.

which person or people

From this reading Then a new element entered the situation with a distant sound of rifle fire, as the party of revolutionaries who had been sent to the west came into action at the rear of the Janissaries.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Across this barrier there flashed a continuous fire of weapons for some time, with no advantage to either side, so far as was apparent to those left in the plain.