used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
CORPO
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From this reading THE CORPO SANTO.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
dewsnounUS /duːz/
plural of “dew” — water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
not any; not one
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
presumesverbUS /prəˈzuːmz/
third-person singular of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
move upward
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
SANTO
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From this reading THE CORPO SANTO.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CORPO SANTO.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The mists of evening rise up, and the heavy dews fall, but they neither bring the poison of decay to that gracious body, nor receive it thence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
vulturesnounUS /ˈvʌltʃərz/
plural of “vulture” — any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
look attentively
From this reading No vultures may promise themselves a morning meal from such a victim, as they watch through the night upon the high crags which overlook her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The beasts of the wild are roaming and roaring at a distance, or nigh at hand: not any one of them presumes to touch her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sun of Africa has passed over the heavens, but has not dared with one of his fierce rays to profane the sacred relics which lie out before him.
