adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
Avengers
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From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
deadlyadjectiveUS /ˈdedli/
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
evolutions
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From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
fallsnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
fierceadjectiveUS /fɪrs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
furynounUS /ˈfjʊri/
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/
lacking power or ability
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
nativesnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
revengefuladjective
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
swiftadjectiveUS /swɪft/
moving very fast
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
throwverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
volleysnounUS /ˈvɑːliz/
plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading During the occurrence of the deadly encounter just related, the roar of the falls was unbroken by any human sound whatever.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was followed by the swift flashes of the rifles, which sent their leaden messengers across the rock in volleys, as though the assailants would pour out their impotent fury on the insensible scene of the fatal contest.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem that interest in the result had kept the natives on the opposite shores in breathless suspense, while the quick evolutions and swift changes in the positions of the combatants effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading But the moment the struggle was decided, a yell arose as fierce and savage as wild and revengeful passions could throw into the air.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading “They linger yet, Avengers of their native land.”—Gray The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
