used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It would have gained him no advantage whatever.
(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 MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
belligerencynoun
hostile or warlike attitude or nature
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
congestedadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒestəd/
overfull as with blood
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
effronterynounUS /ɪˈfrʌntəri/
audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It would have gained him no advantage whatever.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have gained him no advantage whatever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would have gained him no advantage whatever.
an instinctive motive
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
inuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnjʊrd/
made tough by habitual exposure
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
LAUGHSnounUS /læfs/
plural of “laugh” — the sound of laughing
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
MAHOMED
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From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
Mahomed-El-Gebel
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From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
not any; not one
From this reading It would have gained him no advantage whatever.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
politicadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlətɪk/
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading The arm sank, relaxed.
reprisalnounUS /riˈpraɪzəl/
a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
Ryanne's
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From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The arm sank, relaxed.
self-preservationnoun
preservation of yourself from harm; a natural or instinctive tendency
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
carry out
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not possible nor politic that Mahomed-El-Gebel meant to take reprisal in this congested quarter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAHOMED LAUGHS The drawing back of Ryanne's powerful arm was produced by the stimulus of self-preservation; but almost instantly thought dominated impulse, and all indications of belligerency disappeared.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It would have gained him no advantage whatever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Ryanne's perception of the exact situation enabled him to smile with the cool effrontery of a man inured to sudden dangers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have gained him no advantage whatever.
