used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
(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 These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had been drinking, and their words were loud and coarse.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been drinking, and their words were loud and coarse.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
brutes
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From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading They had been drinking, and their words were loud and coarse.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading They had been drinking, and their words were loud and coarse.
opinion or judgment
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
with resolute determination
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Seth Lupin was the leader, and he was in great spirits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been drinking, and their words were loud and coarse.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seth Lupin was the leader, and he was in great spirits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Seth Lupin was the leader, and he was in great spirits.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading They had been drinking, and their words were loud and coarse.
LupinnounUS /ˈluːpən/
any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers
From this reading Seth Lupin was the leader, and he was in great spirits.
lustnounUS /lʌst/
a strong sexual desire
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
Norwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
QUANTITYnounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading Seth Lupin was the leader, and he was in great spirits.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
slashers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Seth Lupin was the leader, and he was in great spirits.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had been drinking, and their words were loud and coarse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These brutes in human forms firmly believed that they were safe from all prying eyes, and that their words of lust and revenge were lost amidst the forest depths.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been drinking, and their words were loud and coarse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
not known
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE UNKNOWN QUANTITY While Jean was crouching there alone in the desolate lodge, several men were gathered around a small fire over half a mile down stream.
which person or people
From this reading Three of his companions were the slashers who had attacked Dane Norwood at Portland Point, and they, too, seemed much pleased.
the words that are spoken
From this reading They had been drinking, and their words were loud and coarse.
