used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SURPRISED IN CAMP BY A STRANGE ENEMY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He therefore walked calmly forward, as if he was familiar with the place and had no fear of the savages.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SURPRISED IN CAMP BY A STRANGE ENEMY.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading He therefore walked calmly forward, as if he was familiar with the place and had no fear of the savages.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading SURPRISED IN CAMP BY A STRANGE ENEMY.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
an opposing military force
From this reading SURPRISED IN CAMP BY A STRANGE ENEMY.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He therefore walked calmly forward, as if he was familiar with the place and had no fear of the savages.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He therefore walked calmly forward, as if he was familiar with the place and had no fear of the savages.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He therefore walked calmly forward, as if he was familiar with the place and had no fear of the savages.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He therefore walked calmly forward, as if he was familiar with the place and had no fear of the savages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SURPRISED IN CAMP BY A STRANGE ENEMY.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
not any; not one
From this reading He therefore walked calmly forward, as if he was familiar with the place and had no fear of the savages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
on one occasion
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He therefore walked calmly forward, as if he was familiar with the place and had no fear of the savages.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
cut with a saw
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading SURPRISED IN CAMP BY A STRANGE ENEMY.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading SURPRISED IN CAMP BY A STRANGE ENEMY.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore walked calmly forward, as if he was familiar with the place and had no fear of the savages.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
Trim's
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From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His boldness served him a good turn, for if he had made a hostile movement the savages undoubtedly would have fallen upon him at once and made an end of him.
victim'snounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
possessive form of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He therefore walked calmly forward, as if he was familiar with the place and had no fear of the savages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The victim’s body had not ceased to sway back and forth with the motion of the tree before the savages discovered the presence of a stranger.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Trim’s first feeling had been that he would prevent that execution, but he saw he was too late, at the same time that he saw that he had been observed.
