used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not for an instant dare they consider how long they might hope to elude pursuit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
deem to be
From this reading Not for an instant dare they consider how long they might hope to elude pursuit.
convulsed
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From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Not for an instant dare they consider how long they might hope to elude pursuit.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading Not for an instant dare they consider how long they might hope to elude pursuit.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Not for an instant dare they consider how long they might hope to elude pursuit.
how
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From this reading Not for an instant dare they consider how long they might hope to elude pursuit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Not for an instant dare they consider how long they might hope to elude pursuit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not for an instant dare they consider how long they might hope to elude pursuit.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not for an instant dare they consider how long they might hope to elude pursuit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for an instant dare they consider how long they might hope to elude pursuit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
compacted by ironing
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Not for an instant dare they consider how long they might hope to elude pursuit.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
SHUDDERINGadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
in the near future
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Such a nightmare of terrors as they had endured had for a time overthrown them both completely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
precisely as stated
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SHUDDERING with fear and gasping for breath, they lay side by side, their convulsed faces pressed into the grass.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, as thus they lay in the grass by the bank of the river, fighting for the strength to go on, there was a grim sense already in each of their hearts that they were no more than a pair of birds in a snare.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading But in their veins was youth, and very soon the courage it gives began to renew them.
