used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
(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 This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
brandsnounUS /brændz/
plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
brushwoodnoun
the wood from bushes or small branches
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
the act of burning something
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
put or send forth
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
ConflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
DefeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
FiringnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
FortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
brought together in one place
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
gesticulationnoun
a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
interstices
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From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
immediately past
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
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 This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
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 Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
not any; not one
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
on one occasion
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
and nothing more
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
move hurridly
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
cut with a saw
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
SiegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
slabnounUS /slæb/
block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
StratagemnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
underwoodnounUS /ˈʌndərwʊd/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
Watch-tower
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From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
accept gladly
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was indeed a fearful sight, and no time was lost in retreating to the cave, where, after Arthur had carefully observed that no track was left to the spot, they all entered; a slab was introduced over the opening, beneath the brushwood, and now only small interstices were left to admit air and faint gleams of light to the agitated party below.
in or at the place that
From this reading The men drew nearer, and gathered round a thicket of low bushes, where they appeared busily engaged for a few minutes.
which person or people
From this reading Then the watchful sentinels saw, to their great dismay, many burning brands, one after another, flame up in the hands of the natives, who now rush boldly forward to cast them among the underwood of the forest.
WildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading Peter's last Stratagem.--Firing the Fortress.--The Watch-tower.--The Welcome Rain.--The close Siege.--The Conflict.--The Defeat of Peter.--The Fortress abandoned.--Once more on the Road.--Resting in the Wilds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading But now they observed that Peter had returned to his party, and was talking to them with violent gesticulation; continually pointing to the wood, and waving them forward.
