used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
(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 A chill of blank consternation goes through all who hear it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now the great cliff thunders back in tremendous echoes the volley-firing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Suddenly somebody exclaims: "Any one seen Jack Armitage?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
Armitage
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From this reading Suddenly somebody exclaims: "Any one seen Jack Armitage?"
assegaied
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From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And now the great cliff thunders back in tremendous echoes the volley-firing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading A chill of blank consternation goes through all who hear it.
Brathwaite's
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From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading A chill of blank consternation goes through all who hear it.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading And now the great cliff thunders back in tremendous echoes the volley-firing.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A chill of blank consternation goes through all who hear it.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
detectsverbUS /dɪˈtekts/
third-person singular of “detect” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading And now the great cliff thunders back in tremendous echoes the volley-firing.
exclaimsverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmz/
third-person singular of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Suddenly somebody exclaims: "Any one seen Jack Armitage?"
the organ of sight
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A chill of blank consternation goes through all who hear it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And now the great cliff thunders back in tremendous echoes the volley-firing.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A chill of blank consternation goes through all who hear it.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And now the great cliff thunders back in tremendous echoes the volley-firing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A chill of blank consternation goes through all who hear it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Suddenly somebody exclaims: "Any one seen Jack Armitage?"
Jim
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From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
the force of workers available
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
not any; not one
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now the great cliff thunders back in tremendous echoes the volley-firing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Suddenly somebody exclaims: "Any one seen Jack Armitage?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
move hurridly
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Suddenly somebody exclaims: "Any one seen Jack Armitage?"
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Suddenly somebody exclaims: "Any one seen Jack Armitage?"
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly somebody exclaims: "Any one seen Jack Armitage?"
confined on all sides
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And now the great cliff thunders back in tremendous echoes the volley-firing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A chill of blank consternation goes through all who hear it.
thundersnounUS /ˈθʌndərz/
plural of “thunder” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading And now the great cliff thunders back in tremendous echoes the volley-firing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading And now the great cliff thunders back in tremendous echoes the volley-firing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
volley-firing
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From this reading And now the great cliff thunders back in tremendous echoes the volley-firing.
in or at the place that
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
which person or people
From this reading Two of Brathwaite's men have fallen, shot dead, another has been overwhelmed in a sudden rush of the fierce foe, who becomes more and more daring, and assegaied in a moment.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
people who are wounded
From this reading Several are slightly wounded; and Jim, seeing that no time is to be lost if they are to avoid being surrounded, gives the word to fall back on higher ground, to a point where his practised eye detects better facilities for defence, and for holding out until assistance comes.
