used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FAMILY AT HOME.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
drawbridges
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From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE FAMILY AT HOME.
fermentnounUS /fərˈment/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
set up or found
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE FAMILY AT HOME.
ten 10s
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
the force of workers available
From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
and nothing more
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
SwedesnounUS /swiːdz/
plural of “swede” — a native or inhabitant of Sweden
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAMILY AT HOME.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
propel through the air
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
at the time that
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
Wilsdruf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To the number of about six hundred, the Swedes had appeared and opened a parley with the town, demanding supplies, and when--as was only to be expected--their demands were refused, they had drawn off and retired to the neighbourhood of Wilsdruf.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The drawbridges before the gates were up, and the city walls and towers swarmed with armed men.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Conrad reached the town without any further adventure, and found it in a state of high excitement.
the words that are spoken
From this reading 'The Swedes have been seen,' was the general outcry, and the mere sound of the words had been enough to throw the whole place into a ferment.
