used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
analyzedadjectiveUS /ˈænəlaɪzd/
examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For many years he had mingled with white people at the Post and reason now battled with the superstitions of his race.
battledverbUS /ˈbætəld/
past form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading For many years he had mingled with white people at the Post and reason now battled with the superstitions of his race.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
CHASMnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Slowly he recovered himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
engage in
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For many years he had mingled with white people at the Post and reason now battled with the superstitions of his race.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading For many years he had mingled with white people at the Post and reason now battled with the superstitions of his race.
Mukoki
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From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For many years he had mingled with white people at the Post and reason now battled with the superstitions of his race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For many years he had mingled with white people at the Post and reason now battled with the superstitions of his race.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading For many years he had mingled with white people at the Post and reason now battled with the superstitions of his race.
any competition
From this reading For many years he had mingled with white people at the Post and reason now battled with the superstitions of his race.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For many years he had mingled with white people at the Post and reason now battled with the superstitions of his race.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Slowly he recovered himself.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly he recovered himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
not in physical motion
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading For many years he had mingled with white people at the Post and reason now battled with the superstitions of his race.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
a shaky motion
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
hard to endure
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
in or at the place that
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So for an hour he crouched where he had fallen, still trembling with that nameless fear, and trying hard to form a solution of what had happened.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But the wild and its savage things formed his world; and his world, until this night, had never known human or beast that could make the terrible sounds he had heard.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE CRY IN THE CHASM If Mukoki had been a white man he would have analyzed in some way the meaning of those strange cries.
a late time of life
From this reading For many years he had mingled with white people at the Post and reason now battled with the superstitions of his race.
