used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
archipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
endangeredadjectiveUS /enˈdeɪndʒərd/
(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
exilesnounUS /ˈeɡzaɪlz/
plural of “exile” — a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
foolhardyadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlhɑːrdi/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
imaginationsnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
of the present time and place
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
lenientadjectiveUS /ˈliːniənt/
tolerant or lenient
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
march in a procession
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
a particular point in time
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
of an obscure nature
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
on one occasion
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
pioneeringverbUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “pioneer” — open up an area or prepare a way
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
THREATnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
in the direction of
From this reading It had been the result of their humane and lenient policy towards their exiles that every few generations rebellion and menace rose in the archipelago against their mysterious isolation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Fear of the isle of demons awed the imaginations of the other islands for a century or two, and then foolhardy prosperity, or conquest, demanded a new lesson.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Out of eternity they were jerked into the passing moment to defend their own little plot of earth.
at the time that
From this reading ANOTHER THREAT WHEN the island was absorbed in the productions of this new literary or pioneering era, its attention was suddenly called to its immediate surroundings.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Mere existence was endangered if they did not at once withdraw their powers from their march through the future.
