used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
with anger
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
ARRESTEDverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
give encouragement to
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The man was evidently well known to his hearers, and it was plain that he possessed considerable influence.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
without deviation
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
disperseverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrs/
distribute loosely
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
elbowingnounUS /ˈelboʊɪŋ/
jostling with the elbows
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The man was evidently well known to his hearers, and it was plain that he possessed considerable influence.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man was evidently well known to his hearers, and it was plain that he possessed considerable influence.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading The man was evidently well known to his hearers, and it was plain that he possessed considerable influence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The man was evidently well known to his hearers, and it was plain that he possessed considerable influence.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The man was evidently well known to his hearers, and it was plain that he possessed considerable influence.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The man was evidently well known to his hearers, and it was plain that he possessed considerable influence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
mutteringsnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋz/
plural of “muttering” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The man was evidently well known to his hearers, and it was plain that he possessed considerable influence.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The man was evidently well known to his hearers, and it was plain that he possessed considerable influence.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
riotersnounUS /ˈraɪətərz/
plural of “rioter” — troublemaker who participates in a violent disturbance of the peace; someone who rises up against the constituted authority
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first they seemed half inclined to resent his interference, but by a skilful mixture of flattery and firmness he finally succeeded in getting them to disperse.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man was evidently well known to his hearers, and it was plain that he possessed considerable influence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The man was evidently well known to his hearers, and it was plain that he possessed considerable influence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
at the time that
From this reading _ARRESTED._ We were, as I have mentioned, being pushed steadily back, and the mob had begun to cheer, when a disturbance arose near the doorway, and a man, elbowing his way to the front, demanded angrily that the conflict should cease.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The newcomer, taking his stand directly below us, faced the mob, and in a sensible speech urged them to withdraw.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At the sound of his voice many of the rioters fell back sullenly; and the rest, being thus deserted by their companions, were compelled to follow, though not without angry cries and mutterings.
