used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY OF ADVENTURES The three spears held Dave in a circle.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Dave could do nothing but quietly await the further action of his captors.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The spearsmen advanced them nearer and nearer till they hemmed Dave in dangerously.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading A DAY OF ADVENTURES The three spears held Dave in a circle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The spearsmen advanced them nearer and nearer till they hemmed Dave in dangerously.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Dave could do nothing but quietly await the further action of his captors.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dave could do nothing but quietly await the further action of his captors.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Dave could do nothing but quietly await the further action of his captors.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading A DAY OF ADVENTURES The three spears held Dave in a circle.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dave could do nothing but quietly await the further action of his captors.
dangerouslyadverbUS /ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs.li/
In a way that involves danger or risk.
From this reading The spearsmen advanced them nearer and nearer till they hemmed Dave in dangerously.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DAY OF ADVENTURES The three spears held Dave in a circle.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY OF ADVENTURES The three spears held Dave in a circle.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dave could do nothing but quietly await the further action of his captors.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading They regarded him fiercely.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Dave could do nothing but quietly await the further action of his captors.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A DAY OF ADVENTURES The three spears held Dave in a circle.
hemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading The spearsmen advanced them nearer and nearer till they hemmed Dave in dangerously.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They regarded him fiercely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DAY OF ADVENTURES The three spears held Dave in a circle.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The spearsmen advanced them nearer and nearer till they hemmed Dave in dangerously.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Dave could do nothing but quietly await the further action of his captors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DAY OF ADVENTURES The three spears held Dave in a circle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
with low volume
From this reading Dave could do nothing but quietly await the further action of his captors.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading They regarded him fiercely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading A DAY OF ADVENTURES The three spears held Dave in a circle.
spearsmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spearsmen advanced them nearer and nearer till they hemmed Dave in dangerously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DAY OF ADVENTURES The three spears held Dave in a circle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The spearsmen advanced them nearer and nearer till they hemmed Dave in dangerously.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The spearsmen advanced them nearer and nearer till they hemmed Dave in dangerously.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A DAY OF ADVENTURES The three spears held Dave in a circle.
up to a particular time
From this reading The spearsmen advanced them nearer and nearer till they hemmed Dave in dangerously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had placed his own weapon on the ground while attending to the boat, so he was entirely unarmed.
