used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The outrage on Nickaroshinski had aroused the fiercest passions between the friends of John Graham and Steve Hoyle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Evidently there had been a clash of forces within the ranks of the Invisible Empire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The outrage on Nickaroshinski had aroused the fiercest passions between the friends of John Graham and Steve Hoyle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading Evidently there had been a clash of forces within the ranks of the Invisible Empire.
Commander-in-chiefnoun
the officer who holds the supreme command
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did it mean?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
being one more than seven
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading Evidently there had been a clash of forces within the ranks of the Invisible Empire.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently there had been a clash of forces within the ranks of the Invisible Empire.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
fiercestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəst/
superlative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The outrage on Nickaroshinski had aroused the fiercest passions between the friends of John Graham and Steve Hoyle.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Evidently there had been a clash of forces within the ranks of the Invisible Empire.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The outrage on Nickaroshinski had aroused the fiercest passions between the friends of John Graham and Steve Hoyle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading The outrage on Nickaroshinski had aroused the fiercest passions between the friends of John Graham and Steve Hoyle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
HOYLEnounUS /hɔɪl/
an English astrophysicist and advocate of the steady state theory of cosmology; described processes of nucleosynthesis inside stars (1915-2001)
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
hustledverbUS /ˈhʌsəld/
past form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
InvisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Evidently there had been a clash of forces within the ranks of the Invisible Empire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What did it mean?
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The outrage on Nickaroshinski had aroused the fiercest passions between the friends of John Graham and Steve Hoyle.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What did it mean?
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
the force of workers available
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
information about recent and important events
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
Nickaroshinski
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From this reading The outrage on Nickaroshinski had aroused the fiercest passions between the friends of John Graham and Steve Hoyle.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
not any; not one
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The outrage on Nickaroshinski had aroused the fiercest passions between the friends of John Graham and Steve Hoyle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The outrage on Nickaroshinski had aroused the fiercest passions between the friends of John Graham and Steve Hoyle.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The outrage on Nickaroshinski had aroused the fiercest passions between the friends of John Graham and Steve Hoyle.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Evidently there had been a clash of forces within the ranks of the Invisible Empire.
with speed
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
STEVE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Evidently there had been a clash of forces within the ranks of the Invisible Empire.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did it mean?
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Steve had lost no time in explaining to the desperadoes from the hills what they wished to know, and they had left with deep muttered curses against their former Commander-in-chief.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Evidently there had been a clash of forces within the ranks of the Invisible Empire.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading STEVE HOYLE had cut down his men and hustled them out of town before eight o’clock, but the news rapidly spread and had thrown the people into a tremor of wonder as to the meaning of the events of the night.
