used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
ArabicnounUS /ˈærəbɪk/
the Semitic language of the Arabs; spoken in a variety of dialects
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The hoard before them was enough to unbalance reason.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
chiseledadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪzəld/
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The hoard before them was enough to unbalance reason.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
divisible by two
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
fluencynounUS /ˈfluːənsi/
powerful and effective language
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
coins made of gold
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
half-hysterical
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From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
HOARDverbUS /hɔːrd/
save up as for future use
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
JEWELnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
Leclair
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From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
LegionariesnounUS /ˈliːdʒəneriz/
plural of “legionary” — a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
roused to anger
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
engage in
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
reactedverbUS /riˈæktɪd/
past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The hoard before them was enough to unbalance reason.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
make square
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The hoard before them was enough to unbalance reason.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Bristol--stolid Englishman though he was--had to make a strong effort to keep his teeth from chattering.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hoard before them was enough to unbalance reason.
unbalancenounUS /ənˈbæləns/
a lack of balance or state of disequilibrium
From this reading The hoard before them was enough to unbalance reason.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hoard before them was enough to unbalance reason.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading At sight of the perfectly overwhelming masses of wealth that lay there in square pits chiseled out of the solid gold, most of the Legionaries reacted like men drunk or mad.
at the time that
From this reading THE JEWEL HOARD Men do strange things, at times, when confronted by experiences entirely outside even the limits of imagination.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leclair began to curse with amazing fluency in French and Arabic, while his orderly fell into half-hysterical prayer.
