used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE CONFLICT.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
exhale hard
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
CONFLICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading A DESPERATE CONFLICT.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE CONFLICT.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
without deviation
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
a particular point in time
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
on one occasion
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
and nothing more
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
recoiledverbUS /riˈkɔɪld/
past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
cut with a saw
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
tillernounUS /ˈtɪlər/
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading Rollo did not relinquish his post at the tiller, but, for some reason, headed the boat, at once, directly down the stream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
tomahawkverbUS /ˈtɑːməhɔːk/
cut with a tomahawk
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
TumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
undreamed-of
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
visionarynounUS /ˈvɪʒəneri/
a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible
From this reading Old Tumult and Town. recoiled before the visionary blow that the sudden and undreamed-of appearance of the four savages produced upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, it was only for a moment that their presence of mind seemed to desert them.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
(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 Each of the savages clutched a tomahawk in his hand, and our friends at once saw the advantage of the foe in weapons as well as number.
