used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “Hush!” cautioned Percy Vere, fearing that the Prophet might become enraged.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading “Hush!” cautioned Percy Vere, fearing that the Prophet might become enraged.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading “I intend to go,” responded the Prophet, coolly.
CuteadjectiveUS /kjuːt/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
don't
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From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading “Hush!” cautioned Percy Vere, fearing that the Prophet might become enraged.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “Hush!” cautioned Percy Vere, fearing that the Prophet might become enraged.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading “Hush!” cautioned Percy Vere, fearing that the Prophet might become enraged.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I intend to go,” responded the Prophet, coolly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading “I intend to go,” responded the Prophet, coolly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
menacingadjectiveUS /ˈmenəsɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Hush!” cautioned Percy Vere, fearing that the Prophet might become enraged.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading “Hush!” cautioned Percy Vere, fearing that the Prophet might become enraged.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
recurring again and again
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “I intend to go,” responded the Prophet, coolly.
sarcastical
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From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
express in speech
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
surveyorsnounUS /sərˈveɪərz/
plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
express in words
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Hush!” cautioned Percy Vere, fearing that the Prophet might become enraged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
Vere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Hush!” cautioned Percy Vere, fearing that the Prophet might become enraged.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Speak!” repeated the Prophet, and the shrill tones of his voice arose in a menacing manner.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading “You see my force here, and you can tell if the surveyors will be able to withstand me.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why don’t you go to our camp, and find out?” suggested Cute, in a sarcastical manner.
