used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
AdamnounUS /ˈædəm/
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
the lower side of anything
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
bowldernoun
a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
else
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From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
the act of departing
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
hiding-place
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From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
panthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
RegardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
only a very short time before
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
the season of growth
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
a special situation
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Regardless of being seen by the outlaws, he looked over the bowlder, and watched the struggle that was going on below.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
at the time that
From this reading When Adam Brent saw the outlaw preparing to jump down upon him, he gave himself up for lost.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He forgot Black Bill, and every thing else, in the reflection that he had passed a portion of the night in the cavern with that savage animal, and that he had slept while his glaring eyes were fastened upon him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not able to defend himself from the assault of that strong man, and neither did he expect assistance from any source; and when he saw the panther spring from his hiding-place among the rocks, and fall with Black Bill to the bottom of the cave, he was so amazed and bewildered, that, for a moment, he could scarcely believe the evidence of his eyes.
