used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
(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 They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To others the ghosts of the men they had lately murdered, appeared menacing them with fearful retribution.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
power to direct or determine
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
dare-devil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
debauchnoun
a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading To others the ghosts of the men they had lately murdered, appeared menacing them with fearful retribution.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading To others the ghosts of the men they had lately murdered, appeared menacing them with fearful retribution.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
provoking horror
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
in the recent past
From this reading To others the ghosts of the men they had lately murdered, appeared menacing them with fearful retribution.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading To others the ghosts of the men they had lately murdered, appeared menacing them with fearful retribution.
metenounUS /miːt/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading To others the ghosts of the men they had lately murdered, appeared menacing them with fearful retribution.
of an obscure nature
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
not any; not one
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To others the ghosts of the men they had lately murdered, appeared menacing them with fearful retribution.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
the act of punishing
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
recurring again and again
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
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 others the ghosts of the men they had lately murdered, appeared menacing them with fearful retribution.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading They had all had troubled dreams, and several of them declared that they had heard that terrible groan during the night repeated if possible, in a more horrible manner than before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
at the time that
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
which person or people
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To others the ghosts of the men they had lately murdered, appeared menacing them with fearful retribution.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading When the crew of the schooner woke up on the morning following the night in which we have described in a previous chapter, they were by no means the reckless, dare-devil looking men they were when they entered the cave on the previous evening.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading For besides the usual effects produced on such characters by a night's debauch, their countenances wore the haggard suspicious look of men who felt judgment was hanging over them; that they were in the hands of some mysterious power beyond their control.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some power from which they could not escape, and which sooner or later, would mete out to them the punishment they felt that they deserved.
