used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a moisture on his forehead, while his hands were clammy with fear.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
black-robed
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From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
clammyadjectiveUS /ˈklæmi/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading There was a moisture on his forehead, while his hands were clammy with fear.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His figure was drawn to its fullest height and his muscles stood out tensely.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading There was a moisture on his forehead, while his hands were clammy with fear.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His figure was drawn to its fullest height and his muscles stood out tensely.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading There was a moisture on his forehead, while his hands were clammy with fear.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
set up or found
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His figure was drawn to its fullest height and his muscles stood out tensely.
goadedadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊdɪd/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading There was a moisture on his forehead, while his hands were clammy with fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading His figure was drawn to its fullest height and his muscles stood out tensely.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His figure was drawn to its fullest height and his muscles stood out tensely.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His figure was drawn to its fullest height and his muscles stood out tensely.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
moisturenounUS /ˈmɔɪstʃər/
wetness caused by water
From this reading There was a moisture on his forehead, while his hands were clammy with fear.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading His figure was drawn to its fullest height and his muscles stood out tensely.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a moisture on his forehead, while his hands were clammy with fear.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His figure was drawn to its fullest height and his muscles stood out tensely.
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
Roger
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From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
cut with a saw
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
scarlet-cloaked
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From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
self-inflicted
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From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His figure was drawn to its fullest height and his muscles stood out tensely.
Tamba
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From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading In a dream he saw the scarlet-cloaked high priest, and marked his tattered and filthy locks, and the marks on his head and neck of self-inflicted penance.
tenselyadverbUS /ˈtensli/
in a tense manner
From this reading His figure was drawn to its fullest height and his muscles stood out tensely.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He saw the black-robed helpers at his elbow, the serpent form of the god of war, and the fire which burned before the idol and was never allowed to die out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a moisture on his forehead, while his hands were clammy with fear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There was a moisture on his forehead, while his hands were clammy with fear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a moisture on his forehead, while his hands were clammy with fear.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Led to the Sacrifice Terrible indeed was the position in which Roger and Tamba found themselves, and there is little wonder that the former was goaded to desperation by the thought of the fate awaiting him.
