used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They ceased paddling, and appeared to be consulting in regard to their next movement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE VISITOR AT THE ISLAND.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They ceased paddling, and appeared to be consulting in regard to their next movement.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
can't
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From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading They ceased paddling, and appeared to be consulting in regard to their next movement.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading They ceased paddling, and appeared to be consulting in regard to their next movement.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
Ethan
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From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
Ethan's
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From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
HonounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE VISITOR AT THE ISLAND.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
mastiffnounUS /ˈmæstəf/
an old breed of powerful deep-chested smooth-coated dog used chiefly as a watchdog and guard dog
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading They ceased paddling, and appeared to be consulting in regard to their next movement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They ceased paddling, and appeared to be consulting in regard to their next movement.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading They ceased paddling, and appeared to be consulting in regard to their next movement.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They ceased paddling, and appeared to be consulting in regard to their next movement.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
cut with a saw
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISITOR AT THE ISLAND.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
thet
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From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They ceased paddling, and appeared to be consulting in regard to their next movement.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They ceased paddling, and appeared to be consulting in regard to their next movement.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
someone who visits
From this reading THE VISITOR AT THE ISLAND.
well-directed
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From this reading Ethan saw one of their number fall, and the commotion in the group indicated that the savages had been thrown into confusion by Ethan's well-directed shot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
wo
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From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Ho, wo, wo!" yelled the savages on the raft; and their tones sounded much like the barking of a large mastiff.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lay right down flat on the ground, so thet they can't see you, Fanny," said Ethan, as he hastily loaded the rifle, on which he principally depended.
