used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The night had swallowed up the man as though he had never been.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Don strained his eyes in every direction, but could see nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The shout had roused the other members of the party, and they came rushing out, the captain in the van with his rifle in his hand.
camelsnounUS /ˈkæməlz/
plural of “camel” — cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The shout had roused the other members of the party, and they came rushing out, the captain in the van with his rifle in his hand.
circledverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəld/
past form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Don strained his eyes in every direction, but could see nothing.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Don strained his eyes in every direction, but could see nothing.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
Don'snounUS /dɑːnz/
possessive form of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Don strained his eyes in every direction, but could see nothing.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Don strained his eyes in every direction, but could see nothing.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
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 A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The shout had roused the other members of the party, and they came rushing out, the captain in the van with his rifle in his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The night had swallowed up the man as though he had never been.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Don strained his eyes in every direction, but could see nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Don strained his eyes in every direction, but could see nothing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
maraudernounUS /mərˈɔːdər/
someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
meltverbUS /melt/
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The shout had roused the other members of the party, and they came rushing out, the captain in the van with his rifle in his hand.
MENACEverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The night had swallowed up the man as though he had never been.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night had swallowed up the man as though he had never been.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Don strained his eyes in every direction, but could see nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The shout had roused the other members of the party, and they came rushing out, the captain in the van with his rifle in his hand.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The shout had roused the other members of the party, and they came rushing out, the captain in the van with his rifle in his hand.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The shout had roused the other members of the party, and they came rushing out, the captain in the van with his rifle in his hand.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The shout had roused the other members of the party, and they came rushing out, the captain in the van with his rifle in his hand.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The shout had roused the other members of the party, and they came rushing out, the captain in the van with his rifle in his hand.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Don strained his eyes in every direction, but could see nothing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Don strained his eyes in every direction, but could see nothing.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading The night had swallowed up the man as though he had never been.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The night had swallowed up the man as though he had never been.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The night had swallowed up the man as though he had never been.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading The shout had roused the other members of the party, and they came rushing out, the captain in the van with his rifle in his hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They formed a screen that served perfectly the purpose of the marauder, and by the time Don had circled about the animals the man was not to be seen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A DEADLY MENACE The figure seemed to melt away on the further side of the camels, which had been roused by Don’s shout and stood upright swaying their shaggy heads.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The shout had roused the other members of the party, and they came rushing out, the captain in the van with his rifle in his hand.
