used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
billowingadjectiveUS /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading THE LAST CUP OF WATER The figure was Elaine's.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
Elaine's
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From this reading THE LAST CUP OF WATER The figure was Elaine's.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
fiendsnounUS /fiːndz/
plural of “fiend” — a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THE LAST CUP OF WATER The figure was Elaine's.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
fire-stick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
set up or found
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
Grenville
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From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
ignitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnaɪtɪd/
set afire
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
an instinctive motive
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST CUP OF WATER The figure was Elaine's.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST CUP OF WATER The figure was Elaine's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
and nothing more
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
retaliationnounUS /riˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
shroudverbUS /ʃraʊd/
cover as if with a shroud
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
having a supporting base
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
not in physical motion
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
moving very fast
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
swirlverbUS /swɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST CUP OF WATER The figure was Elaine's.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had found his post deserted, and, having discerned two figures on the trail, had instantly obeyed an impulse to protect the hill with the only means provided.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST CUP OF WATER The figure was Elaine's.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE LAST CUP OF WATER The figure was Elaine's.
at the time that
From this reading Grenville was almost upon her, prepared for some swift and terrible deed of retaliation, when a swirl in the shroud that enveloped them both revealed her standing near the edge.
in or at the place that
From this reading She still held a glowing fire-stick in her hand, as she peered through the billowing cloud of smoke where she had flung an ignited bomb.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had fled from her shelter, in desperate dread, lest a murderous fate overtake her companion, battling alone with the fiends.
