used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
react verbally
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
clamberverbUS /ˈklæmbər/
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Neighbor, dost think it is safe for us to come down?
DAMASCUSnounUS /dəˈmæskəs/
an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
dostauxiliary verbUS /dɑːst/
an old form of “do”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Neighbor, dost think it is safe for us to come down?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Neighbor, dost think it is safe for us to come down?
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Wait a little," he whispered, "till I shall make sure that the fellows have gone.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Neighbor, dost think it is safe for us to come down?
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Wait a little," he whispered, "till I shall make sure that the fellows have gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Wait a little," he whispered, "till I shall make sure that the fellows have gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wait a little," he whispered, "till I shall make sure that the fellows have gone.
not accessible to view
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Neighbor, dost think it is safe for us to come down?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Neighbor, dost think it is safe for us to come down?
and nothing more
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Wait a little," he whispered, "till I shall make sure that the fellows have gone.
engage in
From this reading "Wait a little," he whispered, "till I shall make sure that the fellows have gone.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
NeighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "Neighbor, dost think it is safe for us to come down?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Neighbor, dost think it is safe for us to come down?
the place where some action occurs
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
not in physical motion
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Wait a little," he whispered, "till I shall make sure that the fellows have gone.
carry out
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Wait a little," he whispered, "till I shall make sure that the fellows have gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Neighbor, dost think it is safe for us to come down?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
up to a particular time
From this reading "Wait a little," he whispered, "till I shall make sure that the fellows have gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE ROAD TO DAMASCUS.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Neighbor, dost think it is safe for us to come down?
Verilyadverb
in truth; certainly
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait a little," he whispered, "till I shall make sure that the fellows have gone.
a message informing of danger
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By way of answer, the other man shook a warning finger at the speaker, and proceeded to clamber up still further into the branches of the tree in which these two spectators of the stirring scene which had just transpired were hidden.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Wait a little," he whispered, "till I shall make sure that the fellows have gone.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading Verily, for myself, I shall take the risk, if risk there be, for my limbs are as stiff as those of yonder dead man."
