used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
anew
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
body-guard
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From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
Bryonia
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From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
a person who is in charge
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The rabble did not come near to us this morning, however.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The rabble did not come near to us this morning, however.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The rabble did not come near to us this morning, however.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Perhaps the chief thought their intent observation undignified, and had ordered them to keep away.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Perhaps the chief thought their intent observation undignified, and had ordered them to keep away.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The rabble did not come near to us this morning, however.
NALIG-NAD
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From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The rabble did not come near to us this morning, however.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The rabble did not come near to us this morning, however.
Nux
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From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Perhaps the chief thought their intent observation undignified, and had ordered them to keep away.
Ogo
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From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Perhaps the chief thought their intent observation undignified, and had ordered them to keep away.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the chief thought their intent observation undignified, and had ordered them to keep away.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
rabblenounUS /ˈræbəl/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading The rabble did not come near to us this morning, however.
on the contrary
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
in the near future
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
not in physical motion
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the chief thought their intent observation undignified, and had ordered them to keep away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps the chief thought their intent observation undignified, and had ordered them to keep away.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The rabble did not come near to us this morning, however.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Perhaps the chief thought their intent observation undignified, and had ordered them to keep away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
the upper part of anything
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
undignifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
lacking dignity
From this reading Perhaps the chief thought their intent observation undignified, and had ordered them to keep away.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rabble did not come near to us this morning, however.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as soon as he and Nux had cleared away the things we let down the top and appeared in our open car again, to find that the chief had waited so long outside that he was inclined to be in a bad humor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading NALIG-NAD We slept nicely in our rather confined quarters, and at daybreak Bryonia arose and prepared breakfast while the curtains were still drawn.
which person or people
From this reading But behind Ogo stood ten tall warriors who had been selected as our escort, or body-guard.
