used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
move towards
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
see with attention
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
fearless and daring
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
cold-bloodedadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldˈblʌdəd/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading No wonder they looked anxiously for the coming of the son who was to bring rescue and hope in his wake.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
opinion or judgment
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading No wonder they looked anxiously for the coming of the son who was to bring rescue and hope in his wake.
provoking horror
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
How
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From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
ten 10s
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading No wonder they looked anxiously for the coming of the son who was to bring rescue and hope in his wake.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
not any; not one
From this reading No wonder they looked anxiously for the coming of the son who was to bring rescue and hope in his wake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
outragesnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
Pedro
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From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
free from harm or evil
From this reading No wonder they looked anxiously for the coming of the son who was to bring rescue and hope in his wake.
rescuersnounUS /ˈreskjuːərz/
plural of “rescuer” — a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
SINYARO
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From this reading SINYARO.
slaughteredverbUS /ˈslɔːtərd/
past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
a male human offspring
From this reading No wonder they looked anxiously for the coming of the son who was to bring rescue and hope in his wake.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading No wonder they looked anxiously for the coming of the son who was to bring rescue and hope in his wake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No wonder they looked anxiously for the coming of the son who was to bring rescue and hope in his wake.
look attentively
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
at the time that
From this reading How anxiously did the good people of the little village watch for the return of Pedro, when the sun’s declining rays heralded the approach of evening.
which person or people
From this reading No wonder they looked anxiously for the coming of the son who was to bring rescue and hope in his wake.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No wonder they looked anxiously for the coming of the son who was to bring rescue and hope in his wake.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he should fail to bring rescuers within the hour they would be forced to behold the melancholy spectacle of seeing his aged parents slaughtered before their eyes.
a late time of life
From this reading They knew that Sinyaro would carry out his horrible threat, for since his first appearance in the neighborhood, some three years previously, he had committed over a hundred bold and cold-blooded outrages.
