used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
highly skilled
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
anew
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Ay, if," agreed Mackay, dryly.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
any thing at all
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
Ay
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From this reading "Ay, if," agreed Mackay, dryly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading They had carried the deceased warriors out into the sandy tracts beyond the boiling springs.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading They had carried the deceased warriors out into the sandy tracts beyond the boiling springs.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
cannot
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From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They had carried the deceased warriors out into the sandy tracts beyond the boiling springs.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading They had carried the deceased warriors out into the sandy tracts beyond the boiling springs.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "Ay, if," agreed Mackay, dryly.
enamoured
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From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
the act of departing
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had carried the deceased warriors out into the sandy tracts beyond the boiling springs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
Mackay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ay, if," agreed Mackay, dryly.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
and nothing more
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They had carried the deceased warriors out into the sandy tracts beyond the boiling springs.
peaceablyadverbUS /ˈpiːsəbli/
in a peaceable manner
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading They had carried the deceased warriors out into the sandy tracts beyond the boiling springs.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
self-imposedadjective
voluntarily assumed or endured
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading They had carried the deceased warriors out into the sandy tracts beyond the boiling springs.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
to-night
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From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading They had carried the deceased warriors out into the sandy tracts beyond the boiling springs.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading They had carried the deceased warriors out into the sandy tracts beyond the boiling springs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I have no doubt their brethren would have come for them to-night," said Bob, "and saved us a good deal of trouble--if we could only have depended on them going peaceably away again."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
at the time that
From this reading The Secret of the Mountain It was well into the afternoon before their gruesome task was accomplished, and the sun shone far down in the Western sky when they returned to the camp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It cannot be said that they were unduly sympathetic with the slain, and certainly they were anything but enamoured of their self-imposed contract, but the alternative would have been extremely disagreeable.
