used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What cowards they are!" he reflected, bitterly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "What cowards they are!" he reflected, bitterly.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading It's more than likely they will roll rocks down on me from the cliffs during the night.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
cowardsnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading "What cowards they are!" he reflected, bitterly.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
the act of departing
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
don't
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From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It's more than likely they will roll rocks down on me from the cliffs during the night.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It's more than likely they will roll rocks down on me from the cliffs during the night.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
to come or go into
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It's more than likely they will roll rocks down on me from the cliffs during the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
It's
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From this reading It's more than likely they will roll rocks down on me from the cliffs during the night.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
the act of departing
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It's more than likely they will roll rocks down on me from the cliffs during the night.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It's more than likely they will roll rocks down on me from the cliffs during the night.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It's more than likely they will roll rocks down on me from the cliffs during the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
oarsmen
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From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
Peveril
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From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "What cowards they are!" he reflected, bitterly.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It's more than likely they will roll rocks down on me from the cliffs during the night.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading It's more than likely they will roll rocks down on me from the cliffs during the night.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
and nothing more
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It's more than likely they will roll rocks down on me from the cliffs during the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading THE SIGNAL IS CHANGED Peveril had been amazed and disgusted at the sudden turning about and departure of the boat that had so nearly effected his rescue.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What cowards they are!" he reflected, bitterly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Of course, on recognizing the oarsmen, he understood why they declined to help him, though it did not enter his mind that they regarded him as a supernatural being.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "They are determined to kill me though, that is evident, and I don't believe they will be content with simply leaving me here to die of exposure.
