used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
apprising
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From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
move towards
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
armorynounUS /ˈɑːrməri/
a collection of resources
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
Beggar's
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From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
cragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
LairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
legionsnounUS /ˈliːdʒənz/
plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
LionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
engage in
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
Naphtali
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From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
others
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From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
cut with a saw
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
only a very short time before
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
SecludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
Sidenote
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From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
SignalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
move hurridly
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
a message informing of danger
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
at the time that
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
in or at the place that
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading [Sidenote: A Secluded Spot] I reined up; it was impossible for me to ascertain whether he were warning me of danger or apprising others of my approach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In the Lions’ Lair_ [Sidenote: A Beggar’s Signals] The violence of the beggar’s anguish, and the strong probabilities of his story, engrossed me so much that I at first regretted the extraordinary flight which put it out of my power to offer him any assistance.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading On a crag so distant that I thought human speed could scarcely have reached it in the time, I saw this strange being making all kinds of signals, sometimes pointing to me, then to some object below him, and uttering a cry which might easily be mistaken for the howl of a wild beast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I returned with a feeling of disappointment to the spot where I had left my horse, and was riding toward the higher country, to avoid the enemy’s straggling parties, when I heard a loud outcry.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Great stakes make man suspicious, and the prince of Naphtali, speeding to the capture of the principal armory of the legions, might be an object well worth a little treachery.
