used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The moments had passed slowly until almost an hour had gone by.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The moments had passed slowly until almost an hour had gone by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
terminate
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The moments had passed slowly until almost an hour had gone by.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was quickly followed by four other natives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He was quickly followed by four other natives.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The moments had passed slowly until almost an hour had gone by.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The moments had passed slowly until almost an hour had gone by.
only a very short time before
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was quickly followed by four other natives.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The moments had passed slowly until almost an hour had gone by.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
a particular point in time
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The moments had passed slowly until almost an hour had gone by.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading He was quickly followed by four other natives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was quickly followed by four other natives.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The moments had passed slowly until almost an hour had gone by.
with speed
From this reading He was quickly followed by four other natives.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The moments had passed slowly until almost an hour had gone by.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moments had passed slowly until almost an hour had gone by.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The hearts of every member of the little party seemed to stop beating, so intense was their terrible dread.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The moments had passed slowly until almost an hour had gone by.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
at the time that
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Captain Gray was the first to break the long silence with: “I begin to think, that for this time we are safe,” but hardly had the words left his lips when the murmur of voices were heard.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In a moment more the form of a strongly built young savage bounded over the lowest part of the rocky barrier and stood before the horrified group.
