(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 There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The quiet on the outside was as deep and oppressive as within.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It was singular that the first spark of hope was kindled by the words of the colored servant, Dinah.
ComanchesnounUS /kəˈmæntʃiz/
plural of “comanche” — a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The quiet on the outside was as deep and oppressive as within.
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
Dinah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was singular that the first spark of hope was kindled by the words of the colored servant, Dinah.
DOWNSTAIRSadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was singular that the first spark of hope was kindled by the words of the colored servant, Dinah.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was singular that the first spark of hope was kindled by the words of the colored servant, Dinah.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was singular that the first spark of hope was kindled by the words of the colored servant, Dinah.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading It was singular that the first spark of hope was kindled by the words of the colored servant, Dinah.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
subject to death
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The quiet on the outside was as deep and oppressive as within.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The quiet on the outside was as deep and oppressive as within.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The quiet on the outside was as deep and oppressive as within.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The quiet on the outside was as deep and oppressive as within.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It was singular that the first spark of hope was kindled by the words of the colored servant, Dinah.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
Shirril
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
unusual or striking
From this reading It was singular that the first spark of hope was kindled by the words of the colored servant, Dinah.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading It was singular that the first spark of hope was kindled by the words of the colored servant, Dinah.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
hard to endure
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
on a floor above
From this reading UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The quiet on the outside was as deep and oppressive as within.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
which person or people
From this reading Profound stillness followed the despairing exclamation of Mrs. Shirril, who believed that her nephew had gone to his death while trying to steal away from the cabin in which his friends were held at bay by the Comanches.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading There was the sharp, resounding report of the rifle, followed on the instant by the wild cry of mortal pain, and then all became like the tomb itself.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The quiet on the outside was as deep and oppressive as within.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was singular that the first spark of hope was kindled by the words of the colored servant, Dinah.
