used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Quite fresh to me," muttered Chumbley; "I wonder where we are?"
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
bamboos
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From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
beautifully-scented
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From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Closing the door, he beckoned to the prisoners to come to the windows.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
Chumbley
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From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
ClosingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Closing the door, he beckoned to the prisoners to come to the windows.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Closing the door, he beckoned to the prisoners to come to the windows.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
creepernoun
any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Closing the door, he beckoned to the prisoners to come to the windows.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
ejaculationnounUS /iˌdʒækjuːˈleɪʃən/
an abrupt emphatic exclamation expressing emotion
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
essayed
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From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "Quite fresh to me," muttered Chumbley; "I wonder where we are?"
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Closing the door, he beckoned to the prisoners to come to the windows.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
Hilton
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From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Quite fresh to me," muttered Chumbley; "I wonder where we are?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
MalaynounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/
a member of a people inhabiting the northern Malay Peninsula and Malaysia and parts of the western Malay Archipelago
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
matsnounUS /mæts/
plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Quite fresh to me," muttered Chumbley; "I wonder where we are?"
the force of workers available
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Quite fresh to me," muttered Chumbley; "I wonder where we are?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Closing the door, he beckoned to the prisoners to come to the windows.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Quite fresh to me," muttered Chumbley; "I wonder where we are?"
move upward
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Closing the door, he beckoned to the prisoners to come to the windows.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
up to a particular time
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Closing the door, he beckoned to the prisoners to come to the windows.
tottered
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From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
undulatingverbUS /ˈʌndʒəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “undulate” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Quite fresh to me," muttered Chumbley; "I wonder where we are?"
well-armed
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From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Quite fresh to me," muttered Chumbley; "I wonder where we are?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
which person or people
From this reading Not till he had had this glance round did he pay any heed to the Malay, who was pointing to a group below each window of three well-armed men.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Closing the door, he beckoned to the prisoners to come to the windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hilton essayed to rise, but sank back upon his mats with an ejaculation indicative of pain, for the attempt was full of suffering to his swollen limbs.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Quite fresh to me," muttered Chumbley; "I wonder where we are?"
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Chumbley, though in pain, was more successful, or more fall of fortitude, for he struggled to his feet, and heavily tottered across the bamboos and mats to the window, which was covered with a beautifully-scented creeper, and through which a pleasant prospect was visible of undulating woodland and dense jungle.
