used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ki Sing halted, and an expression of uneasiness came over his broad, flat face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
on or to one side
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "Stop there, you heathen!" called Bill Mosely in his fiercest tone.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Ki Sing halted, and an expression of uneasiness came over his broad, flat face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Stop there, you heathen!" called Bill Mosely in his fiercest tone.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ki Sing halted, and an expression of uneasiness came over his broad, flat face.
an opposing military force
From this reading KI SING IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Ki Sing halted, and an expression of uneasiness came over his broad, flat face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ki Sing halted, and an expression of uneasiness came over his broad, flat face.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
fiercestadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsəst/
superlative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading "Stop there, you heathen!" called Bill Mosely in his fiercest tone.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Ki Sing halted, and an expression of uneasiness came over his broad, flat face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
haltedverbUS /ˈhɔːltəd/
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Ki Sing halted, and an expression of uneasiness came over his broad, flat face.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading KI SING IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading "Stop there, you heathen!" called Bill Mosely in his fiercest tone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Stop there, you heathen!" called Bill Mosely in his fiercest tone.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KI SING IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
KInounUS /kiː/
the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
From this reading KI SING IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
Mosely
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From this reading "Stop there, you heathen!" called Bill Mosely in his fiercest tone.
mountain-solitude
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From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KI SING IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ki Sing halted, and an expression of uneasiness came over his broad, flat face.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
a course of conduct
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
deliver by singing
From this reading KI SING IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop there, you heathen!" called Bill Mosely in his fiercest tone.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KI SING IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Stop there, you heathen!" called Bill Mosely in his fiercest tone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Stop there, you heathen!" called Bill Mosely in his fiercest tone.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Ki Sing halted, and an expression of uneasiness came over his broad, flat face.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
at the time that
From this reading Ki Sing turned when he heard the sound of horses' feet, for in that mountain-solitude such a sound was unusual.
belonging to which person
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not reassured by the appearance of the two men, whose intention seemed to be to overtake him, and he turned aside from the path with the intention of getting out of the way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Stop there, you heathen!" called Bill Mosely in his fiercest tone.
