used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
in actual fact
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
(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 “They did it to-night, all right!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
AWFULadjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading JIMMIE’S AWFUL HUNGER.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading “They never have,” replied Pedro, his teeth chattering in terror.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “They did it to-night, all right!”
at any time
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
provide as food
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “They never have,” replied Pedro, his teeth chattering in terror.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “They never have,” replied Pedro, his teeth chattering in terror.
HUNGERnounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading JIMMIE’S AWFUL HUNGER.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “They did it to-night, all right!”
JIMMIE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JIMMIE’S AWFUL HUNGER.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
not one, and not any
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
Pedro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “They never have,” replied Pedro, his teeth chattering in terror.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “They did it to-night, all right!”
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
express in words
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading “They never have,” replied Pedro, his teeth chattering in terror.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading “They never have,” replied Pedro, his teeth chattering in terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They never have,” replied Pedro, his teeth chattering in terror.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
in or at the place that
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “Since I have been stationed here to feed and care for the wild animals in captivity, I have known them to utter threats, but until to-night, so far as I know, none of them ever placed a foot on the temple steps.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You say,” Sam asked, as Pedro crouched in the corner of the temple where the old fountain basin had been, “that the Indians will never actually attack the temple?”
