the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
subject to appointment
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading He did not wish to arouse hopes which might be doomed to disappointment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not wish to arouse hopes which might be doomed to disappointment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading BLACK PANTHER’S HAND.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
a state at a particular time
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not wish to arouse hopes which might be doomed to disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He did not wish to arouse hopes which might be doomed to disappointment.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading He did not wish to arouse hopes which might be doomed to disappointment.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
set up or found
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading BLACK PANTHER’S HAND.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not wish to arouse hopes which might be doomed to disappointment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He did not wish to arouse hopes which might be doomed to disappointment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
immediately past
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not wish to arouse hopes which might be doomed to disappointment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
PANTHER'SnounUS /ˈpænθərz/
possessive form of “panther” — a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading BLACK PANTHER’S HAND.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
determined
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
except for; apart from
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not wish to arouse hopes which might be doomed to disappointment.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prisoner was awakened early, and had the bonds removed from his arms and ankles, so that his limbs might recover their natural vigor before the hour of the dreadful ordeal appointed for him.
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 His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not wish to arouse hopes which might be doomed to disappointment.
which person or people
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I know it will be useless for me to run,” the captive said, “and I am resolved not to attempt it, save on one condition.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He did not wish to arouse hopes which might be doomed to disappointment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His friends found him utterly despondent, and Buffalo Bill, who was first at his side, said nothing of his last interview with Running Water, or of the promised conference of the morning.
