used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
anew
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
the organ of sight
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading Take the hammer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
Japhet
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From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
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 "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
MelchiornounUS /meɪlˈtʃiːər/
United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
From this reading Melchior is waiting outside."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Melchior is waiting outside."
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
except for; apart from
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
carry out
From this reading Take the hammer.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Melchior is waiting outside."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Silence," said a voice that I well knew, although his face was completely disguised.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Is full of perilous adventures, and in which, the reader may be assured, there is much more than meets the eye.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was _Timothy!_ "Silence, Japhet," again whispered Timothy; "there is yet much danger, but I will save you, or die.
