used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rage of the trapped beast was in his heart, his hand held a sword.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The young man had caught the delirium that was abroad that night.
equally
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
(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 Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The rage of the trapped beast was in his heart, his hand held a sword.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The young man had caught the delirium that was abroad that night.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading The young man had caught the delirium that was abroad that night.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
grim-visaged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young man had caught the delirium that was abroad that night.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The rage of the trapped beast was in his heart, his hand held a sword.
HannibalnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The rage of the trapped beast was in his heart, his hand held a sword.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The rage of the trapped beast was in his heart, his hand held a sword.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rage of the trapped beast was in his heart, his hand held a sword.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
HuguenotnounUS /ˈhjuːɡənɑːt/
a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rage of the trapped beast was in his heart, his hand held a sword.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
immediately past
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man had caught the delirium that was abroad that night.
Marshal'snounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshal” — a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The young man had caught the delirium that was abroad that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rage of the trapped beast was in his heart, his hand held a sword.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The rage of the trapped beast was in his heart, his hand held a sword.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
SwartadjectiveUS /swɔːrt/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The rage of the trapped beast was in his heart, his hand held a sword.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The young man had caught the delirium that was abroad that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The young man had caught the delirium that was abroad that night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
Tignonville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading The rage of the trapped beast was in his heart, his hand held a sword.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young man had caught the delirium that was abroad that night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Swart and grim-visaged, his harsh features distorted by the glare which shone upon him, he looked beyond the Huguenot to the sea of tossing arms and raging faces that surged about the saddles of the horsemen.
which person or people
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
wild-beast
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading To strike blindly, to strike without question the first who withstood him was the wild-beast instinct; and if Count Hannibal had not spoken on the instant, the Marshal's brother had said his last word in the world.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet as he stood there, a head above the crowd, he seemed unconscious alike of Tignonville and the point that all but pricked his breast.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man had caught the delirium that was abroad that night.
