used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
Atoyac
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From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
someone who hunts game
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING.
not in physical motion
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
quitted
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From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
recoiledverbUS /riˈkɔɪld/
past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
rejoiningverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Indian Chief could not restrain a cry of terror, and recoiled a few paces at the sudden apparition of the hunter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The latter stopped in the centre of the room, and letting his head sink on his chest, appeared plunged in profound thought.
up to a particular time
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hunter appeared gradually to regain possession of his faculties; his agitation calmed down; he passed his hand over his forehead, and sighed like a man at length relieved from a terrible oppression.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The High Priest, on rejoining Atoyac, told him, in a few words, in what fashion the medicine man had quitted the sick chamber, and the Indians, filled with superstitious fear, stood motionless a few paces from him, respectfully waiting till he addressed them.
