take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And what of the band?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
BRIGANDnoun
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
cranniesnounUS /ˈkræniz/
plural of “cranny” — a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
fear-stricken
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From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading And so their lives grew wretched.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
HUNSTON'S
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From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Where was it?
LANDINGnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And so their lives grew wretched.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
miscreantsnounUS /ˈmɪskriənts/
plural of “miscreant” — a person without moral scruples
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
on one occasion
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
a full supply
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
not used up
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so their lives grew wretched.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
STARVATIONnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And so their lives grew wretched.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
WANDERINGSnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading THE LAST OF THE BRIGAND BAND--HUNSTON'S PERIL--HIS WANDERINGS--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY--ON THE LANDING STAGE AT NIGHT--AN ADVENTURE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where was it?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fear-stricken few remaining of this once formidable host hid themselves in the recesses of the mountains, lurking, like thieves and miscreants as they were, in retired nooks and crannies.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what of the band?
in or at the place that
From this reading Where was it?
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading And so their lives grew wretched.