used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of his warning, Volbars took the attack and forced it tigerishly.
antagonistsnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəsts/
plural of “antagonist” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading In spite of his warning, Volbars took the attack and forced it tigerishly.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Some demon purpose was in his brain, for he shot his volleys high.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading Some demon purpose was in his brain, for he shot his volleys high.
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some demon purpose was in his brain, for he shot his volleys high.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading In spite of his warning, Volbars took the attack and forced it tigerishly.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
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 Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some demon purpose was in his brain, for he shot his volleys high.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of his warning, Volbars took the attack and forced it tigerishly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of his warning, Volbars took the attack and forced it tigerishly.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of his warning, Volbars took the attack and forced it tigerishly.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Some demon purpose was in his brain, for he shot his volleys high.
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/
shake with fast, tremulous movements
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Some demon purpose was in his brain, for he shot his volleys high.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some demon purpose was in his brain, for he shot his volleys high.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his warning, Volbars took the attack and forced it tigerishly.
stylesnounUS /staɪlz/
plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
survivalnounUS /sərˈvaɪvəl/
a state of surviving; remaining alive
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weapons touched.
tigerishly
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From this reading In spite of his warning, Volbars took the attack and forced it tigerishly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In spite of his warning, Volbars took the attack and forced it tigerishly.
having come into contact
From this reading The weapons touched.
Volbars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of his warning, Volbars took the attack and forced it tigerishly.
volleysnounUS /ˈvɑːliz/
plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading Some demon purpose was in his brain, for he shot his volleys high.
a message informing of danger
From this reading In spite of his warning, Volbars took the attack and forced it tigerishly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each blade was a quiver of arrows, each instant of survival due to devilish cunning or the grace of God.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The weapons touched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The styles of the antagonists were different, but genius met genius on its own high ground.
