used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "If we're not back by sundown, you'll be wiped out!"
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If we're not back by sundown, you'll be wiped out!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "If we're not back by sundown, you'll be wiped out!"
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Then their glances fell on their comrade, writhing in pain on the floor.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
doorwaysnounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪz/
plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Then their glances fell on their comrade, writhing in pain on the floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Then their glances fell on their comrade, writhing in pain on the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Then their glances fell on their comrade, writhing in pain on the floor.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
the act of departing
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading They raised their hands in slow surrender.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
engage in
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
nomadsnounUS /ˈnoʊmædz/
plural of “nomad” — a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If we're not back by sundown, you'll be wiped out!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then their glances fell on their comrade, writhing in pain on the floor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "If we're not back by sundown, you'll be wiped out!"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Then their glances fell on their comrade, writhing in pain on the floor.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
having a point
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading They raised their hands in slow surrender.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
precisely, exactly
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading They raised their hands in slow surrender.
snarlingverbUS /ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading "If we're not back by sundown, you'll be wiped out!"
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading They raised their hands in slow surrender.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then their glances fell on their comrade, writhing in pain on the floor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two nomads stood glaring and snarling before the drawn revolvers that pointed at them from the doorways of the room.
we're
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From this reading "If we're not back by sundown, you'll be wiped out!"
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For an instant it looked as if they were going to draw their own weapons and make a pitched battle of it right there in the Council chamber.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading "If we're not back by sundown, you'll be wiped out!"
writhingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪðɪŋ/
moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion
From this reading Then their glances fell on their comrade, writhing in pain on the floor.
you'll
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From this reading "If we're not back by sundown, you'll be wiped out!"
