used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yell after yell came from the hundreds of throats that were about them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Yell after yell came from the hundreds of throats that were about them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no compromise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
besiegers
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From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yell after yell came from the hundreds of throats that were about them.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading There could be no compromise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
give a description of
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
the act of discovering something
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was now war to the end.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yell after yell came from the hundreds of throats that were about them.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Yell after yell came from the hundreds of throats that were about them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now war to the end.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no compromise.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now war to the end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yell after yell came from the hundreds of throats that were about them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no compromise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading Yell after yell came from the hundreds of throats that were about them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was now war to the end.
TRIBEnounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
hard to endure
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading DISCOVERY OF A NEW ISLAND, AND A SAVAGE TRIBE Nothing could describe the uproar that the second volley created in the ranks of the besiegers.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It was now war to the end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now war to the end.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yell after yell came from the hundreds of throats that were about them.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the boys had been in many difficult and trying experiences before, this was the first time that they grew pale, and had strong misgivings.
YellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Yell after yell came from the hundreds of throats that were about them.
