used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
Ammata
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From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
Ammata's
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From this reading The dark eyes, clear-cut features, and round, short head of Ammata's foe indicated his Roman lineage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading "He seems very angry."
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "I know those tones," said Gelimer, anxiously, turning toward the entrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Yes; it is our boy," cried Gibamund.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
clear-cutadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrkʌt/
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
From this reading The dark eyes, clear-cut features, and round, short head of Ammata's foe indicated his Roman lineage.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Yes; it is our boy," cried Gibamund.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The dark eyes, clear-cut features, and round, short head of Ammata's foe indicated his Roman lineage.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading "I know those tones," said Gelimer, anxiously, turning toward the entrance.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The dark eyes, clear-cut features, and round, short head of Ammata's foe indicated his Roman lineage.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The dark eyes, clear-cut features, and round, short head of Ammata's foe indicated his Roman lineage.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The dark eyes, clear-cut features, and round, short head of Ammata's foe indicated his Roman lineage.
Gelimer
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From this reading "I know those tones," said Gelimer, anxiously, turning toward the entrance.
Gibamund
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From this reading "Yes; it is our boy," cried Gibamund.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He seems very angry."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The dark eyes, clear-cut features, and round, short head of Ammata's foe indicated his Roman lineage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know those tones," said Gelimer, anxiously, turning toward the entrance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The dark eyes, clear-cut features, and round, short head of Ammata's foe indicated his Roman lineage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes; it is our boy," cried Gibamund.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes; it is our boy," cried Gibamund.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know those tones," said Gelimer, anxiously, turning toward the entrance.
a boy or man
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
lineagenounUS /ˈlɪniədʒ/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading The dark eyes, clear-cut features, and round, short head of Ammata's foe indicated his Roman lineage.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
and nothing more
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Yes; it is our boy," cried Gibamund.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading The dark eyes, clear-cut features, and round, short head of Ammata's foe indicated his Roman lineage.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The dark eyes, clear-cut features, and round, short head of Ammata's foe indicated his Roman lineage.
done under pressure
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know those tones," said Gelimer, anxiously, turning toward the entrance.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "He seems very angry."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I know those tones," said Gelimer, anxiously, turning toward the entrance.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I know those tones," said Gelimer, anxiously, turning toward the entrance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I know those tones," said Gelimer, anxiously, turning toward the entrance.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "I know those tones," said Gelimer, anxiously, turning toward the entrance.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "I know those tones," said Gelimer, anxiously, turning toward the entrance.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
precisely as stated
From this reading "He seems very angry."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
which person or people
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; it is our boy," cried Gibamund.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Even as he spoke young Ammata rushed in, dragging with him by his short hair and the open neck of his robe a lad considerably larger, clad in a richly ornamented tunic, who struggled vainly as the other jerked him with both hands through the entrance, which was closed only by a curtain.
