used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE HAZARD.
Aaron'snounUS /ˈerənz/
possessive form of “aaron” — United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
in a state of sleep
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
banknotesnounUS /ˈbæŋknoʊts/
plural of “banknote” — a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
Blanka's
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From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The signal-fire on Monastery Heights showed him where to find the Wallachian camp.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading No outposts challenged his progress, and he made his way unmolested to the ruined monastery which sheltered the insurgents.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE HAZARD.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The signal-fire on Monastery Heights showed him where to find the Wallachian camp.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
start firing a weapon
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
in a gradual manner
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
HAZARDnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A DESPERATE HAZARD.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading The signal-fire on Monastery Heights showed him where to find the Wallachian camp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The signal-fire on Monastery Heights showed him where to find the Wallachian camp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
insurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/
plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading No outposts challenged his progress, and he made his way unmolested to the ruined monastery which sheltered the insurgents.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No outposts challenged his progress, and he made his way unmolested to the ruined monastery which sheltered the insurgents.
Manasseh
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From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
MonasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading The signal-fire on Monastery Heights showed him where to find the Wallachian camp.
not any; not one
From this reading No outposts challenged his progress, and he made his way unmolested to the ruined monastery which sheltered the insurgents.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading No outposts challenged his progress, and he made his way unmolested to the ruined monastery which sheltered the insurgents.
the act of departing politely
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
pocketbooknounUS /ˈpɑːkətbʊk/
your personal financial means
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
compacted by ironing
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading No outposts challenged his progress, and he made his way unmolested to the ruined monastery which sheltered the insurgents.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading No outposts challenged his progress, and he made his way unmolested to the ruined monastery which sheltered the insurgents.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading No outposts challenged his progress, and he made his way unmolested to the ruined monastery which sheltered the insurgents.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The signal-fire on Monastery Heights showed him where to find the Wallachian camp.
signal-fire
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From this reading The signal-fire on Monastery Heights showed him where to find the Wallachian camp.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
with low volume
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The signal-fire on Monastery Heights showed him where to find the Wallachian camp.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading No outposts challenged his progress, and he made his way unmolested to the ruined monastery which sheltered the insurgents.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
Wallachian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The signal-fire on Monastery Heights showed him where to find the Wallachian camp.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No outposts challenged his progress, and he made his way unmolested to the ruined monastery which sheltered the insurgents.
in or at the place that
From this reading The signal-fire on Monastery Heights showed him where to find the Wallachian camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On Blanka's pure brow, as she lay asleep, he gently pressed a parting kiss, after which he heaped fresh fuel on the fire, stole out of the cave, saddled his horse, and rode away into the darkness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After finishing his letter, Manasseh took a number of banknotes out of his pocketbook and put them into his waistcoat pocket, and then softly slipped the pocketbook itself, with his letter, under Aaron's pillow.
