used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alas, it was now but a five-dog pack!
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, it was now but a five-dog pack!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alas, it was now but a five-dog pack!
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
death-pain
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From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
fire-pit
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From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
five-dog
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From this reading Alas, it was now but a five-dog pack!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
set up or found
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
gashing
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From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Of the pack remained Juno, Hector, Julius, Nero, and Marcus, the giant leader.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Of the pack remained Juno, Hector, Julius, Nero, and Marcus, the giant leader.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
HuntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Alas, it was now but a five-dog pack!
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
Julius
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From this reading Of the pack remained Juno, Hector, Julius, Nero, and Marcus, the giant leader.
JunonounUS /ˈdʒuːnoʊ/
(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera
From this reading Of the pack remained Juno, Hector, Julius, Nero, and Marcus, the giant leader.
KALIN
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From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Of the pack remained Juno, Hector, Julius, Nero, and Marcus, the giant leader.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
roused to anger
From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
Marcus
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From this reading Of the pack remained Juno, Hector, Julius, Nero, and Marcus, the giant leader.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
moltenadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊltən/
reduced to liquid form by heating
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
NeronounUS /ˈnɪroʊ/
Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
From this reading Of the pack remained Juno, Hector, Julius, Nero, and Marcus, the giant leader.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Alas, it was now but a five-dog pack!
Octavius
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From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
arrange in a container
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
PallasnounUS /ˈpæləs/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
PolarisnounUS /poʊˈlerəs/
the brightest star in Ursa Minor; at the end of the handle of the Little Dipper; the northern axis of the earth points toward it
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Of the pack remained Juno, Hector, Julius, Nero, and Marcus, the giant leader.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
Sardanian
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From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
Sardanians
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From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
spear-thrust
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From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Octavius had given his life in the crater, in the mad fight to avenge the death of Pallas.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
vitalsnoun
a bodily organ that is essential for life
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alas, it was now but a five-dog pack!
at the time that
From this reading Two Sardanians had fallen under his gashing jaws when a spear-thrust found his vitals, and in his death-pain he had leaped over the rim of the fire-pit to the molten lake in the depths.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading KALIN WINS HIS KNOWLEDGE For fifty miles Polaris and Kalin drove the Sardanian ponies along the Hunters' Road, while the dogs of the pack raced strong and free at the sides of the sledge.
