used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
(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 Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
animateverbUS /ˈænəmət/
heighten or intensify
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then it passed as suddenly as it had come.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then it passed as suddenly as it had come.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
cowardsnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
Donald
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From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then it passed as suddenly as it had come.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
an instinctive motive
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
for more time
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
the force of workers available
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
a particular point in time
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
used to form the superlative
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
many times at short intervals
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
and nothing more
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
win a victory over
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
paralyzesverbUS /ˈperəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “paralyze” — make powerless and unable to function
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Then it passed as suddenly as it had come.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
a person who is being chased
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
SAVAGESnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
dependable
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then it passed as suddenly as it had come.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading At any rate, the sudden terror was conquered, as it always is by brave men, though with cowards it stays to the end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it passed as suddenly as it had come.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCOVERED AND PURSUED BY SAVAGES It was only for a moment that Donald was overcome by the chill despair that, in presence of an imminent and overwhelming danger, often paralyzes the most resolute.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Perhaps it was all owing to the fact that, having rounded the point, the pursuing savages were momentarily lost to view, and their yells no longer rang in his ears.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The hot blood surged through his veins, his heart was filled with a fierce joy at the prospect of contest, and, under the vigorous impulse of his stout young arms, the canoe bounded forward as though it were animate and shared his feelings.
