used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
ADDERnounUS /ˈædər/
a person who adds numbers
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
Bronchonoun
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
cashedadjectiveUS /kæʃt/
for which money has been paid
From this reading "Hawksley's cashed in!" came in a solemn voice from Broncho, as he reached his side; but there was little need of the words.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
dullyadverb
without liveliness
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The fact was evident enough.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The fact was evident enough.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was evident enough.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The rover rushed forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
depressingly dark
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
Hawksley's
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From this reading "Hawksley's cashed in!" came in a solemn voice from Broncho, as he reached his side; but there was little need of the words.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
hunchedadjectiveUS /hʌntʃt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
Jim's
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From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Hawksley's cashed in!" came in a solemn voice from Broncho, as he reached his side; but there was little need of the words.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
LoyolanounUS /ˌlɔɪˈoʊlə/
Spaniard and Roman Catholic theologian and founder of the Society of Jesus; a leading opponent of the Reformation (1491-1556)
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
man-of-war's
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From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Hawksley's cashed in!" came in a solemn voice from Broncho, as he reached his side; but there was little need of the words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
posturenounUS /ˈpɑːstʃər/
the arrangement of the body and its limbs
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Hawksley's cashed in!" came in a solemn voice from Broncho, as he reached his side; but there was little need of the words.
rovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The rover rushed forward.
done under pressure
From this reading The rover rushed forward.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Hawksley's cashed in!" came in a solemn voice from Broncho, as he reached his side; but there was little need of the words.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "Hawksley's cashed in!" came in a solemn voice from Broncho, as he reached his side; but there was little need of the words.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Hawksley's cashed in!" came in a solemn voice from Broncho, as he reached his side; but there was little need of the words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Hawksley's cashed in!" came in a solemn voice from Broncho, as he reached his side; but there was little need of the words.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading First came Loyola, walking slowly with bent head and one hand on Jim's shoulder; but it was the sight of what was behind her drew the cry from his lips, for on the shoulders of Broncho and the man-of-war's man lay the body of a man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THE _BLACK ADDER_" Jack, sitting hunched up with his face between his hands in a posture of utter despair, looked up dully as he heard the sound of approaching feet; then, as the gloomy procession came out on to the sands, he started to his feet with a cry.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Hawksley's cashed in!" came in a solemn voice from Broncho, as he reached his side; but there was little need of the words.
