used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading It was out of the question to shout to Gorlias, on the mere chance of his being still alive and on the pier.
(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 Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Zeno's own situation was quite as bad.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading But Zeno's own situation was quite as bad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was out of the question to shout to Gorlias, on the mere chance of his being still alive and on the pier.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Zeno's own situation was quite as bad.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was out of the question to shout to Gorlias, on the mere chance of his being still alive and on the pier.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading No communication was possible, and the rope was cut below.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading No communication was possible, and the rope was cut below.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
druggedadjectiveUS /drʌɡd/
under the influence of narcotics
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
set up or found
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
Gorlias
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From this reading It was out of the question to shout to Gorlias, on the mere chance of his being still alive and on the pier.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was out of the question to shout to Gorlias, on the mere chance of his being still alive and on the pier.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was out of the question to shout to Gorlias, on the mere chance of his being still alive and on the pier.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
the force of workers available
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It was out of the question to shout to Gorlias, on the mere chance of his being still alive and on the pier.
not any; not one
From this reading No communication was possible, and the rope was cut below.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Zeno's own situation was quite as bad.
go across or through
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading It was out of the question to shout to Gorlias, on the mere chance of his being still alive and on the pier.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading No communication was possible, and the rope was cut below.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was out of the question to shout to Gorlias, on the mere chance of his being still alive and on the pier.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But Zeno's own situation was quite as bad.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
a strong line
From this reading No communication was possible, and the rope was cut below.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading It was out of the question to shout to Gorlias, on the mere chance of his being still alive and on the pier.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But Zeno's own situation was quite as bad.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
having a supporting base
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was out of the question to shout to Gorlias, on the mere chance of his being still alive and on the pier.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
terrorstruck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
except if; if not
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Zeno's own situation was quite as bad.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed they were in a dangerous pass, unless all three of the men who had attempted to stop Zeno were dead, or if the first cry had roused the sleeping captain and guards of the tower from their drugged sleep.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
ZenonounUS /ˈzeɪnoʊ/
ancient Greek philosopher who formulated paradoxes that defended the belief that motion and change are illusory (circa 495-430 BC)
From this reading Zeno found the two occupants of the room terrorstruck, and standing on one side of the window, from which they had not dared to look out after the cry of alarm had been given from below.
Zeno's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Zeno's own situation was quite as bad.
