used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SEEKING A DESPERATE REVENGE "Lie down!" bellowed Janus.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading They did not think him capable of such rapid action.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Janus moved more quickly than they ever had seen him do before.
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading SEEKING A DESPERATE REVENGE "Lie down!" bellowed Janus.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
the act of burning something
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading They did not think him capable of such rapid action.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Down!" commanded Miss Elting, in the same moment.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading SEEKING A DESPERATE REVENGE "Lie down!" bellowed Janus.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not think him capable of such rapid action.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Janus moved more quickly than they ever had seen him do before.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SEEKING A DESPERATE REVENGE "Lie down!" bellowed Janus.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
Elting
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From this reading "Down!" commanded Miss Elting, in the same moment.
at any time
From this reading Janus moved more quickly than they ever had seen him do before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Janus moved more quickly than they ever had seen him do before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Janus moved more quickly than they ever had seen him do before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Down!" commanded Miss Elting, in the same moment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
JanusnounUS /ˈdʒeɪnəs/
(Roman mythology) the Roman god of doorways and passages; is depicted with two faces on opposite sides of his head
From this reading SEEKING A DESPERATE REVENGE "Lie down!" bellowed Janus.
kicksnounUS /kɪks/
plural of “kick” — the act of delivering a blow with the foot
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading SEEKING A DESPERATE REVENGE "Lie down!" bellowed Janus.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Down!" commanded Miss Elting, in the same moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Down!" commanded Miss Elting, in the same moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Janus moved more quickly than they ever had seen him do before.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Janus moved more quickly than they ever had seen him do before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not think him capable of such rapid action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They did not think him capable of such rapid action.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
with speed
From this reading Janus moved more quickly than they ever had seen him do before.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading They did not think him capable of such rapid action.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading SEEKING A DESPERATE REVENGE "Lie down!" bellowed Janus.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Down!" commanded Miss Elting, in the same moment.
the act of searching for something
From this reading SEEKING A DESPERATE REVENGE "Lie down!" bellowed Janus.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Janus moved more quickly than they ever had seen him do before.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They did not think him capable of such rapid action.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Janus moved more quickly than they ever had seen him do before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Down!" commanded Miss Elting, in the same moment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Janus moved more quickly than they ever had seen him do before.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They did not think him capable of such rapid action.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Look out below!" he roared, as, with a series of rapid kicks, he sent the burning sticks of the campfire tumbling over the edge into the little ravine below the "Shelter."
