used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "It was noonday before we reached the theatre of action.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The havoc already committed had been mournful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
move towards
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The havoc already committed had been mournful.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "It was noonday before we reached the theatre of action.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
calamitiesnounUS /kəˈlæmətiz/
plural of “calamity” — an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
Chetasco
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From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The havoc already committed had been mournful.
not accessible to view
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
an opposing military force
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The havoc already committed had been mournful.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading The havoc already committed had been mournful.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was noonday before we reached the theatre of action.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
engage in
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading The havoc already committed had been mournful.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading "It was noonday before we reached the theatre of action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It was noonday before we reached the theatre of action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "It was noonday before we reached the theatre of action.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
determined
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
retributionnounUS /ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act. (Sự trừng phạt, quả báo thích đáng.)
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It was noonday before we reached the theatre of action.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading "It was noonday before we reached the theatre of action.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To prevent a repetition of the same calamities, they resolved to hunt out the hostile footsteps and exact a merciless retribution.
thicketsnounUS /ˈθɪkəts/
plural of “thicket” — a dense growth of bushes
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was noonday before we reached the theatre of action.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It was noonday before we reached the theatre of action.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading "It was likely that the enemy, on the approach of day, had withdrawn from the valley and concealed themselves in the thickets between the parallel ridges of the mountain.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading Fear and revenge combined to make the people of Chetasco diligent and zealous in their own defence.
