used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
BernnounUS /bɜːrn/
the capital of Switzerland; located in western Switzerland
From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
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 black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
bullet-proof
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From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
CroatsnounUS /ˈkroʊɑːts/
plural of “croat” — a member of the Slavic people living in Croatia
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
gunnersnounUS /ˈɡʌnərz/
plural of “gunner” — a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
hottestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtəst/
superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
hurlverbUS /hɜːrl/
throw forcefully
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
set afire or burning
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
a particular point in time
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
nozzlesnounUS /ˈnɑːzəlz/
plural of “nozzle” — a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
on one occasion
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
Others
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From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
peepedverbUS /piːpt/
past form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
Rakoczy's
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From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
riding-whip
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From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
move hurridly
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
sang-froidnoun
great coolness and composure under strain
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Looking at Bern, I remembered Rakoczy’s story, and really it appeared as if the man were bullet-proof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
VIENNAnounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Others exposed themselves for a moment, and were shot down; he, holding a short riding-whip in his hand, stood with the most perfect _sang-froid_ in the hottest of the fire, cheering, directing, encouraging, and was not hit once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _VIENNA IN FLAMES._ For the second time the Croats were about to hurl themselves against the barricade defended by the daring Pole.
in or at the place that
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The black nozzles of several guns peeped from the huge pile, and the gunners stood ready with lighted matches.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A cluster of bodies twenty yards in advance of it showed where the first rush had been stayed.
