used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Their silence after a peace message was sent them could only be interpreted to mean one thing, on the part of the Tuolos.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Their silence after a peace message was sent them could only be interpreted to mean one thing, on the part of the Tuolos.
Brabos
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From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Their silence after a peace message was sent them could only be interpreted to mean one thing, on the part of the Tuolos.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
one or the other of two
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
Illyas
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From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Their silence after a peace message was sent them could only be interpreted to mean one thing, on the part of the Tuolos.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Their silence after a peace message was sent them could only be interpreted to mean one thing, on the part of the Tuolos.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
molestedverbUS /məˈlestɪd/
past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
used to form the superlative
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
not any; not one
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
and nothing more
From this reading Their silence after a peace message was sent them could only be interpreted to mean one thing, on the part of the Tuolos.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Their silence after a peace message was sent them could only be interpreted to mean one thing, on the part of the Tuolos.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Their silence after a peace message was sent them could only be interpreted to mean one thing, on the part of the Tuolos.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
Saboros
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From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Their silence after a peace message was sent them could only be interpreted to mean one thing, on the part of the Tuolos.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
a special situation
From this reading Their silence after a peace message was sent them could only be interpreted to mean one thing, on the part of the Tuolos.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
Tuolos
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
warringadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrɪŋ/
engaged in war
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Tuolos had returned to their country, but John was determined that they must have a visit.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
a Caucasian
From this reading The former sent an insulting message that if the White Chief wanted the captives he should come for them.
which person or people
From this reading Thus far no bands from the warring tribes had molested either the Saboros, who were nearest on one side, or the Brabos on the other side.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading BUILDING UP THE NEW TOWN Within a week most disquieting rumors reached the new village as to the attitude of the Illyas and Tuolos.
