used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They explored the storeroom and armory, and in the latter they found ample provision for a stout defense.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading They explored the storeroom and armory, and in the latter they found ample provision for a stout defense.
ANARCHYnounUS /ˈænərkiː/
a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The store of dynamite gave them some anxiety.
armorynounUS /ˈɑːrməri/
a collection of resources
From this reading They explored the storeroom and armory, and in the latter they found ample provision for a stout defense.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
Betty
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From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading They explored the storeroom and armory, and in the latter they found ample provision for a stout defense.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading The store of dynamite gave them some anxiety.
eventualities
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From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading They explored the storeroom and armory, and in the latter they found ample provision for a stout defense.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
firearmsnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrmz/
plural of “firearm” — a portable gun
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
set up or found
From this reading They explored the storeroom and armory, and in the latter they found ample provision for a stout defense.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The store of dynamite gave them some anxiety.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading They explored the storeroom and armory, and in the latter they found ample provision for a stout defense.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
a full supply
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading They explored the storeroom and armory, and in the latter they found ample provision for a stout defense.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The store of dynamite gave them some anxiety.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The store of dynamite gave them some anxiety.
storeroomnounUS /ˈstɔːrruːm/
a room in which things are stored
From this reading They explored the storeroom and armory, and in the latter they found ample provision for a stout defense.
dependable
From this reading They explored the storeroom and armory, and in the latter they found ample provision for a stout defense.
strikersnounUS /ˈstraɪkərz/
plural of “striker” — a forward on a soccer team
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The store of dynamite gave them some anxiety.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They explored the storeroom and armory, and in the latter they found ample provision for a stout defense.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE RED TIDE OF ANARCHY Betty and her uncle spent the next few hours in preparing for eventualities.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading There were firearms in plenty, and such a supply of ammunition as should be sufficient to withstand a siege.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was dangerous where it was, in case of open warfare, but it would be still more dangerous in the hands of the strikers.
