used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
quickly and without warning
From this reading It is true the surf-swimming ended for that time somewhat abruptly, but they immediately proceeded with other games.
(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 In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
befallverbUS /bɪˈfɔːl/
become of; happen to
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
don't
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From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It is true the surf-swimming ended for that time somewhat abruptly, but they immediately proceeded with other games.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
made afraid
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It is true the surf-swimming ended for that time somewhat abruptly, but they immediately proceeded with other games.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It is true the surf-swimming ended for that time somewhat abruptly, but they immediately proceeded with other games.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true the surf-swimming ended for that time somewhat abruptly, but they immediately proceeded with other games.
islandersnounUS /ˈaɪləndərz/
plural of “islander” — an inhabitant of an island
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
and nothing more
From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
engage in
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
the force of workers available
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
a particular point in time
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
and nothing more
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is true the surf-swimming ended for that time somewhat abruptly, but they immediately proceeded with other games.
others
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From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading It is true the surf-swimming ended for that time somewhat abruptly, but they immediately proceeded with other games.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
sharksnounUS /ʃɑːrks/
plural of “shark” — any of numerous elongate mostly marine carnivorous fishes with heterocercal caudal fins and tough skin covered with small toothlike scales
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It is true the surf-swimming ended for that time somewhat abruptly, but they immediately proceeded with other games.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
move hurridly
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
splashingnounUS /ˈsplæʃɪŋ/
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
surf-swimmers
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From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
surf-swimming
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From this reading It is true the surf-swimming ended for that time somewhat abruptly, but they immediately proceeded with other games.
suspendverbUS /səˈspend/
hang freely
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
a special situation
From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is true the surf-swimming ended for that time somewhat abruptly, but they immediately proceeded with other games.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true the surf-swimming ended for that time somewhat abruptly, but they immediately proceeded with other games.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Bill told me that sharks do not often attack the surf-swimmers, being frightened away by the immense numbers of men and boys in the water, and by the shouting and splashing that they make.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But so utterly reckless were they of human life that it did not for a moment suspend the progress of their amusements.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In most countries of the world this would have made a deep impression on the spectators; but the only effect it had upon these islanders was to make them hurry with all speed out of the sea, lest a similar fate should befall some of the others.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But," said he, "such a thing as you have seen just now don't frighten them much.
