happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is too sickening to write what afterwards follows.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
(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 I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
cannibalsnounUS /ˈkænəbəlz/
plural of “cannibal” — a person who eats human flesh
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
a person who is in charge
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is too sickening to write what afterwards follows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
fowls
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From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
let have
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
highest in quality
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
haughtilyadverbUS /ˈhɔːtɪli/
in a haughty manner
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
hogsnounUS /hɑːɡz/
plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is too sickening to write what afterwards follows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is too sickening to write what afterwards follows.
for more time
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
the force of workers available
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
used to form the superlative
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading It is too sickening to write what afterwards follows.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
be standing; be upright
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
TaronounUS /ˈteroʊ/
edible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
express in words
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is too sickening to write what afterwards follows.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is too sickening to write what afterwards follows.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None of us can longer doubt that these people are the most terrible of cannibals.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
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 We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I feel inclined to charge forward to rescue them, but the captain orders us all to stand fast, or we may chance to be treated in the same way ourselves.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is too sickening to write what afterwards follows.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We now, through Taro, tell the chief that we require water and fruit and vegetables and hogs and fowls, and that we will pay for all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He receives the message somewhat haughtily, and informs us with the air of an emperor, that though he is one of the greatest sovereigns on earth, and that all men bow down to and fear him, he will grant our request.
produce a literary work
From this reading It is too sickening to write what afterwards follows.
