Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading We will capture La Luciola, and bring her to the citadel!"

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading We will capture La Luciola, and bring her to the citadel!"

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.

From this reading We will capture La Luciola, and bring her to the citadel!"

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

a distinguished female operatic singer; a female operatic star

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "Comrades!" shouted the major in a rage, "follow me.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "Oh, Milla, Milla, this is great and sublime!"

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

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

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

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

From this reading "Oh, Milla, Milla, this is great and sublime!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Comrades!" shouted the major in a rage, "follow me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, Milla, Milla, this is great and sublime!"

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, Milla, Milla, this is great and sublime!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading "Comrades!" shouted the major in a rage, "follow me.

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

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

done under pressure

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

cut with a saw

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Comrades!" shouted the major in a rage, "follow me.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

inspiring awe

From this reading "Oh, Milla, Milla, this is great and sublime!"

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

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

From this reading "Oh, Milla, Milla, this is great and sublime!"

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

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

From this reading We will capture La Luciola, and bring her to the citadel!"

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear:

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We will capture La Luciola, and bring her to the citadel!"

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

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

at the time that

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We will capture La Luciola, and bring her to the citadel!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading A FIGHT IN THE STREETS When the Major von Kirchstein and his comrades, attracted by the noise, rushed out into the street, they saw La Luciola's carriage covered with flags bearing the national colors; the diva and her friend were seated therein, and La Luciola enthusiastically cried:

the words that are spoken

From this reading Loud applause greeted the major's words, but before he had reached the coach a hand grasped him by the throat, and a hoarse voice cried in his ear: