used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
(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 There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
for the reason that
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The lad was at first too much startled and bewildered to understand what had happened.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
cause to be bored
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
bystandersnounUS /ˈbaɪstændərz/
plural of “bystander” — a nonparticipant spectator
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
entreatingverbUS /enˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
divisible by two
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The lad was at first too much startled and bewildered to understand what had happened.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lad was at first too much startled and bewildered to understand what had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The lad was at first too much startled and bewildered to understand what had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
the state of being honored
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
Hottentots
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
a boy or man
From this reading The lad was at first too much startled and bewildered to understand what had happened.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The lad was at first too much startled and bewildered to understand what had happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
and nothing more
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
prostrated
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From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
done under pressure
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
severedadjectiveUS /ˈsevərd/
detached by cutting
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The lad was at first too much startled and bewildered to understand what had happened.
supportersnounUS /səˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The lad was at first too much startled and bewildered to understand what had happened.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The lad was at first too much startled and bewildered to understand what had happened.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The lad was at first too much startled and bewildered to understand what had happened.
at the time that
From this reading He had closed his eyes, expecting every moment to feel the fatal point, and even when he heard the shouts of the bystanders, believed it had been raised only because the arrow was on its way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There Frank was placed by his supporters in the seat of honour, while all present prostrated themselves at his feet, entreating mercy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A dozen Hottentots rushed up with their knives, and severed the bonds which held the prisoner.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then lifting him on to their shoulders they bore him in triumph through the village, the women singing and dancing round him, until the hut of the chief was reached.
