used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
Barra
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From this reading Barra rose to his feet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the night he had probably been the only sober man on the island.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
lacking funds
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
clinchedadjectiveUS /klɪntʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
COLIN
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From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
take in liquids
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the night he had probably been the only sober man on the island.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
equalled
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From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Barra rose to his feet.
Fiara
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From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
fiercenessnoun
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the night he had probably been the only sober man on the island.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
hellishadjectiveUS /ˈhelɪʃ/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading During the night he had probably been the only sober man on the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
a person who carries a message
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
MISFORTUNATEadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading During the night he had probably been the only sober man on the island.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
and nothing more
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading During the night he had probably been the only sober man on the island.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Barra rose to his feet.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading During the night he had probably been the only sober man on the island.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading His hand instinctively groped for a dagger, and not finding it, he struck the man to the ground with his clinched fist.
Suliscanna
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From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
at the time that
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MISFORTUNATE COLIN The completeness of the peace and content which reigned on Fiara was only equalled by the fierceness of the storm of passion and hellish anger which broke over Suliscanna on the day after the chief's arrival.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was already late in the forenoon when a messenger, haggard and half blind with terror and the dying out of the drink in his brain, brought to the house of the chief the news of the destruction of the boats and the flight of the prisoners.
