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brigands

/ˈb്രിɡəndz/

Meanings
noun
An outlaw or bandit.

Examples :

"The travelers feared the mountain pass, knowing it was often plagued by brigands who robbed anyone who dared to cross. "
person character law

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bandit noun

/ˈbændɪt/

One who robs others in a lawless area, especially as part of a group.

"The bandits ambushed the stagecoach on the remote desert road, stealing the passengers' money and valuables. "

Illustration knowing

knowing verb

/ˈnəʊɪŋ/ /ˈnoʊɪŋ/

To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.

"He knew something terrible was going to happen."

Illustration outlaw

outlaw noun

/ˈaʊtlɔ/ /ˈaʊˌtlɔ/

A fugitive from the law.

"The bank robber became an outlaw after escaping from prison. "

Illustration anyone

anyone pronoun

/ˈæniˌwʌn/

Any person; anybody.

"Almost anyone can change a light bulb."

Illustration dared

dared verb

/dɛəd/ /dɛɹd/

To have enough courage (to do something).

"She dared to ask the teacher for extra help, even though she was shy. "

Illustration robbed

robbed verb

/ɹɒbd/ /ɹɑbd/

To steal from, especially using force or violence.

"He robbed three banks before he was caught."

Illustration often

often adjective

/ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/

Frequent.

"My sister is often late for school. "

Illustration feared

feared verb

/fɪəd/ /fɪɹd/

To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.

"I fear the worst will happen."

Illustration plagued

plagued verb

/pleɪɡd/ /plæɡd/

To harass, pester or annoy someone persistently or incessantly.

"The student was plagued by constant questions from his classmates about the homework. "

Illustration cross

cross noun

/kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/

A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.

"Put a cross for a wrong answer and a tick for a right one."

Illustration mountain

mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

Illustration travelers

travelers noun

/ˈtrævəlɚz/ /ˈtrævələrz/

A member of a particular nomadic ethnic minority in Ireland, the Pavee.

"Many travelers in Ireland maintain a traditional nomadic lifestyle, moving from place to place. "