used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
adornmentnounUS /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was apparent enough that mean mischief they did.
move towards
From this reading APPROACH OF THE STORM.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Their dark eyes gleamed fiercely out of their swarthy faces.
dejectedlyadverb
in a dejected manner
From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was apparent enough that mean mischief they did.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was apparent enough that mean mischief they did.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Their dark eyes gleamed fiercely out of their swarthy faces.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Their dark eyes gleamed fiercely out of their swarthy faces.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Their dark eyes gleamed fiercely out of their swarthy faces.
usually; as a rule
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Their dark eyes gleamed fiercely out of their swarthy faces.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was apparent enough that mean mischief they did.
Jake
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From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was apparent enough that mean mischief they did.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading It was apparent enough that mean mischief they did.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading APPROACH OF THE STORM.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
and nothing more
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Their dark eyes gleamed fiercely out of their swarthy faces.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading APPROACH OF THE STORM.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading Their dark eyes gleamed fiercely out of their swarthy faces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was apparent enough that mean mischief they did.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading APPROACH OF THE STORM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their dark eyes gleamed fiercely out of their swarthy faces.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was apparent enough that mean mischief they did.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was apparent enough that mean mischief they did.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading One or two wore a vivid red or blue handkerchief knotted about sinewy necks, this means of adornment only adding to their generally sinister look.
wouldn't
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From this reading "I knew we wouldn't get far without running into trouble," moaned Jake dejectedly.
