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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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.
Avengers
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From this reading "They linger yet, Avengers of their native land."
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
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 position 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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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.
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 position 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.
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 position 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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading GRAY.
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 position 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.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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.
(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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "They linger yet, Avengers of their native land."
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading "They linger yet, Avengers of their native land."
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading "They linger yet, Avengers of their native land."
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading 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.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "They linger yet, Avengers of their native land."
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "They linger yet, Avengers of their native land."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They linger yet, Avengers of their native land."
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 position 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.
communicated in words
From this reading The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
a message informing of danger
From this reading 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 The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
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.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
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 position of the combatants, effectually prevented a fire that might prove dangerous alike to friend and enemy.
but in spite of that
From this reading "They linger yet, Avengers of their native land."
