used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Previous rebuffs had taught the Democrats the value of silence and a more complete method of organization.
Anti-British
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From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
arrestsnounUS /ərˈests/
plural of “arrest” — the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
lacking funds
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Previous rebuffs had taught the Democrats the value of silence and a more complete method of organization.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
CRUSHINGadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading Their defects in these directions were now to some extent remedied.
DemocratsnounUS /ˈdeməkræts/
plural of “democrat” — a member of the Democratic Party
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Their defects in these directions were now to some extent remedied.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
Dunsterville
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From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
entrappedverbUS /ɪnˈtræpt/
inflected form of “entrap” — take or catch as if in a snare or trap
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Their defects in these directions were now to some extent remedied.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
the head of a state government
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
Hamadan
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From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
How
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From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
Kasvin
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From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Previous rebuffs had taught the Democrats the value of silence and a more complete method of organization.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Previous rebuffs had taught the Democrats the value of silence and a more complete method of organization.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Their defects in these directions were now to some extent remedied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Previous rebuffs had taught the Democrats the value of silence and a more complete method of organization.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
by chance
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Previous rebuffs had taught the Democrats the value of silence and a more complete method of organization.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
rebuffsnounUS /riˈbʌfs/
plural of “rebuff” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Previous rebuffs had taught the Democrats the value of silence and a more complete method of organization.
remedied
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From this reading Their defects in these directions were now to some extent remedied.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
ringleadersnounUS /ˈrɪŋliːdərz/
plural of “ringleader” — a person who leads (especially in illicit activities)
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Previous rebuffs had taught the Democrats the value of silence and a more complete method of organization.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Previous rebuffs had taught the Democrats the value of silence and a more complete method of organization.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their defects in these directions were now to some extent remedied.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Their defects in these directions were now to some extent remedied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Previous rebuffs had taught the Democrats the value of silence and a more complete method of organization.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CRUSHING A PLOT Anti-British activities--Headquarters at Hamadan--Plans to seize ringleaders--Midnight arrests--How the Governor was entrapped.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Back in Hamadan, the fierce political enmity of the Democrats, which had been quiet for some time, broke into fresh activity after the removal of Dunsterville headquarters to Kasvin at the end of May.
which person or people
From this reading General Byron, who was in charge at Hamadan, speedily discovered through his Intelligence Officers that the local Democrats were bent on making things merry for the British, if they possibly could.
