used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Two guardsmen were endeavoring to disarm and arrest a number of boisterous youths.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
bacchanalianadjective
used of riotously drunken merrymaking
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
bloodshednounUS /ˈblʌdʃed/
the shedding of blood resulting in murder
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Two guardsmen were endeavoring to disarm and arrest a number of boisterous youths.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
disarmverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrm/
remove offensive capability from
From this reading Two guardsmen were endeavoring to disarm and arrest a number of boisterous youths.
disarmedverbUS /dɪˈsɑːrmd/
past form of “disarm” — remove offensive capability from
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Two guardsmen were endeavoring to disarm and arrest a number of boisterous youths.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
guardsmennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdzmɪn/
plural of “guardsman” — a soldier who is a member of a unit called “the guard” or “guards”
From this reading Two guardsmen were endeavoring to disarm and arrest a number of boisterous youths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
Josiah
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From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
the force of workers available
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Two guardsmen were endeavoring to disarm and arrest a number of boisterous youths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
orderlinessnounUS /ˈɔːrdərlinəs/
the quality of appreciating method and system
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
outnumberedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
resounded
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From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
in the near future
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
that is looked for
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A clash of swords and the cries of excited men resounded through the streets of the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two guardsmen were endeavoring to disarm and arrest a number of boisterous youths.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two guardsmen were endeavoring to disarm and arrest a number of boisterous youths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two guardsmen were endeavoring to disarm and arrest a number of boisterous youths.
at the time that
From this reading The youths were intoxicated, and, when the two officers sought to restrain them, they drew swords and made a reckless attack on the guardians of the peace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Although the latter were outnumbered, they were courageous and skillful men, and soon had three of the party disarmed, accomplishing this without bloodshed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The latter, evidently young men of good social position, had been singing bacchanalian songs and otherwise conducting themselves in a manner contrary to the spirit of orderliness which King Josiah was striving to establish in Jerusalem.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Two guardsmen were endeavoring to disarm and arrest a number of boisterous youths.
