used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
react verbally
From this reading Disobey and we will not answer for the consequences."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
AVENGEDadjectiveUS /əˈvendʒd/
for which vengeance has been taken
From this reading THE INSULT AVENGED.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
propose a payment
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Disobey and we will not answer for the consequences."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
DisobeyverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading Disobey and we will not answer for the consequences."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
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From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Disobey and we will not answer for the consequences."
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
INSULTnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading THE INSULT AVENGED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
peonsnounUS /ˈpiːənz/
plural of “peon” — a laborer who is obliged to do menial work
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
PerceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INSULT AVENGED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
communicated in words
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved.
