used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
in addition
From this reading Several shots were also fired at the crew, but no one was hurt.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
boltsnounUS /boʊlts/
plural of “bolt” — a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Several shots were also fired at the crew, but no one was hurt.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
fiendishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːndɪʃ/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Several shots were also fired at the crew, but no one was hurt.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'We must wait a little longer,' he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
be the source of pain
From this reading Several shots were also fired at the crew, but no one was hurt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'We must wait a little longer,' he said.
for more time
From this reading 'We must wait a little longer,' he said.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'We must wait a little longer,' he said.
mutinynounUS /ˈmjuːtəni/
open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
not any; not one
From this reading Several shots were also fired at the crew, but no one was hurt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Several shots were also fired at the crew, but no one was hurt.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'We must wait a little longer,' he said.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
ScoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
Sennitnoun
flat braided cordage that is used on ships
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several shots were also fired at the crew, but no one was hurt.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Several shots were also fired at the crew, but no one was hurt.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
dependable
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
Thorne
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From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading 'We must wait a little longer,' he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading 'We must wait a little longer,' he said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several shots were also fired at the crew, but no one was hurt.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Sennit became alarmed, yet, although the protection seemed about to collapse, Captain Thorne would not permit a shot to be discharged.
wrenchedverbUS /rentʃt/
past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates
From this reading Scores of strong hands seized and wrenched at it, until the structure seemed on the point of parting from its stout bolts, and a fiendish cry of satisfaction arose.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE YELLOW PERIL In spite of all their efforts not much injury was done to the stockade; but in loud tones the leader of the mutiny urged on his followers to yet another attempt to destroy the barrier.
