used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading It was obvious that the man was afraid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Until a few days before he had never seen a firearm in his life.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Until a few days before he had never seen a firearm in his life.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Until a few days before he had never seen a firearm in his life.
Fire-gods
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
firearmnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrm/
a portable gun
From this reading Until a few days before he had never seen a firearm in his life.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Until a few days before he had never seen a firearm in his life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
not accessible to view
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was obvious that the man was afraid.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Until a few days before he had never seen a firearm in his life.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
M'Wané
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was obvious that the man was afraid.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Until a few days before he had never seen a firearm in his life.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading It was obvious that the man was afraid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
any competition
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Until a few days before he had never seen a firearm in his life.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was obvious that the man was afraid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until a few days before he had never seen a firearm in his life.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was obvious that the man was afraid.
waterfallsnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːlz/
plural of “waterfall” — a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
a Caucasian
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
which person or people
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had heard tales of white men who were traders on the Coast, but he had never associated these with the Fire-gods who inhabited the Hidden Valley, whom he regarded as superhuman.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He belonged to a wild race that for centuries has roamed the jungle, catching fish in baskets at the waterfalls and setting traps in the forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The Fire-gods’ thunder!" said M’Wané, in a kind of hushed whisper, with his lips parted and his eyes staring in the direction of the Hidden River.
