generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading No discipline was accepted save that imposed by force.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
bootynounUS /ˈbuːti/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
lacking funds
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frequent shots were fired, but whence they did not know.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No discipline was accepted save that imposed by force.
CHIEF'SnounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
corpsesnounUS /ˈkɔːrpsəz/
plural of “corps” — an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Frequent shots were fired, but whence they did not know.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading No discipline was accepted save that imposed by force.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
divisible by two
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Frequent shots were fired, but whence they did not know.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading No discipline was accepted save that imposed by force.
FrequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Frequent shots were fired, but whence they did not know.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading No discipline was accepted save that imposed by force.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Frequent shots were fired, but whence they did not know.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
the force of workers available
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
a particular point in time
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
not any; not one
From this reading No discipline was accepted save that imposed by force.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frequent shots were fired, but whence they did not know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
prowlers
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From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
quarrelsnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəlz/
plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
on the contrary
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
except for; apart from
From this reading No discipline was accepted save that imposed by force.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Frequent shots were fired, but whence they did not know.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No discipline was accepted save that imposed by force.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE CHIEF'S REWARD During the next two hours they saw, in the distance, three more corpses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frequent shots were fired, but whence they did not know.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Frequent shots were fired, but whence they did not know.
which person or people
From this reading Single prowlers were becoming rare; they encountered rather groups consisting of men of all classes and nationalities, who had joined for purposes of defence.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But quarrels broke out within these groups, the moment there was the least booty in dispute, or even the faintest hope of booty.
