used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
agroundadjectiveUS /əˈɡraʊnd/
stuck in a place where a ship can no longer float
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
(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 Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading “Spies!” was then the outcry, and this dreaded sound brought from beds and tables the whole band.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “Spies!” was then the outcry, and this dreaded sound brought from beds and tables the whole band.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
lacking funds
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Spies!” was then the outcry, and this dreaded sound brought from beds and tables the whole band.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
cavesnounUS /keɪvz/
plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “Spies!” was then the outcry, and this dreaded sound brought from beds and tables the whole band.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Spies!” was then the outcry, and this dreaded sound brought from beds and tables the whole band.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
not in action or at work
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
not any; not one
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “Spies!” was then the outcry, and this dreaded sound brought from beds and tables the whole band.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
Paphlagonian
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From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
by chance
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
pilotsnounUS /ˈpaɪləts/
plural of “pilot” — someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
Salathiel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
short-livedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtˈlaɪvd/
lasting a very short time
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
Sidenote
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From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “Spies!” was then the outcry, and this dreaded sound brought from beds and tables the whole band.
express in speech
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
SpiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “Spies!” was then the outcry, and this dreaded sound brought from beds and tables the whole band.
carry out
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Spies!” was then the outcry, and this dreaded sound brought from beds and tables the whole band.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Spies!” was then the outcry, and this dreaded sound brought from beds and tables the whole band.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Salathiel and the Pirate Captain_ [Sidenote: Spies] But the delusion was short-lived; my voice broke the spell, and perhaps the consciousness of their idle alarm increased their rage.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was in vain that I attempted to speak; the mob have no ears, whether in cities or caves, and we were dragged forward to undergo our examination.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Spies!” was then the outcry, and this dreaded sound brought from beds and tables the whole band.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Some were ready to take every star of heaven to witness that we were a pair of Paphlagonian pilots, and the identical ones hired to run two of their ships aground, by which the best expedition of the year was undone.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet what was to be done in the midst of a host of tongues, all questioning, accusing, and swearing together?
