used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
(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 They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE CHIMNEY Noiselessly the two spectators slipped away through the bushes.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ’Can it be that planter fellow on the _Berenisa_?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
Berenisa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ’Can it be that planter fellow on the _Berenisa_?
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading THE CHIMNEY Noiselessly the two spectators slipped away through the bushes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ’Can it be that planter fellow on the _Berenisa_?
CHIMNEYnounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading THE CHIMNEY Noiselessly the two spectators slipped away through the bushes.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
a boy or man
From this reading ’Can it be that planter fellow on the _Berenisa_?
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
in a free manner
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What was his name?’ said Trentham.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ’Can it be that planter fellow on the _Berenisa_?
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What was his name?’ said Trentham.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
Noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading THE CHIMNEY Noiselessly the two spectators slipped away through the bushes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
planternounUS /ˈplæntər/
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading ’Can it be that planter fellow on the _Berenisa_?
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading What was his name?’ said Trentham.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading THE CHIMNEY Noiselessly the two spectators slipped away through the bushes.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading THE CHIMNEY Noiselessly the two spectators slipped away through the bushes.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
not in physical motion
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHIMNEY Noiselessly the two spectators slipped away through the bushes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE CHIMNEY Noiselessly the two spectators slipped away through the bushes.
Trentham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What was his name?’ said Trentham.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE CHIMNEY Noiselessly the two spectators slipped away through the bushes.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
precisely as stated
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was his name?’ said Trentham.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was his name?’ said Trentham.
in or at the place that
From this reading They hurried along at the base of the cliffs until they were out of earshot, then sat on a low rock where they could still see all that went on around the fire.
a Caucasian
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
belonging to which person
From this reading Startled by the discovery of a white man, whose very stillness declared him a prisoner in bonds among these dancing savages, they felt the need of talking freely, unrestrained by precautions against being overheard.
