used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Added to the utter fear of the ride was his fear for the safety of Ellen Estabrook.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It seemed he could not be beaten or outwitted in any way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
BarternounUS /ˈbɑːrtər/
an equal exchange
From this reading Caleb Barter, so far, was utterly invincible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed he could not be beaten or outwitted in any way.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading It seemed he could not be beaten or outwitted in any way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
Bentley
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From this reading _To Broadway's Horror_ Bentley would never forget that nightmarish ride downtown.
Broadway'snounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪz/
possessive form of “broadway” — a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading _To Broadway's Horror_ Bentley would never forget that nightmarish ride downtown.
Caleb
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From this reading Caleb Barter, so far, was utterly invincible.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed he could not be beaten or outwitted in any way.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading _To Broadway's Horror_ Bentley would never forget that nightmarish ride downtown.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
Ellen
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From this reading Added to the utter fear of the ride was his fear for the safety of Ellen Estabrook.
Estabrook
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From this reading Added to the utter fear of the ride was his fear for the safety of Ellen Estabrook.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Caleb Barter, so far, was utterly invincible.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Added to the utter fear of the ride was his fear for the safety of Ellen Estabrook.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Added to the utter fear of the ride was his fear for the safety of Ellen Estabrook.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading _To Broadway's Horror_ Bentley would never forget that nightmarish ride downtown.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
intense and profound fear
From this reading _To Broadway's Horror_ Bentley would never forget that nightmarish ride downtown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading Caleb Barter, so far, was utterly invincible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
junglesnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/
plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
Manape
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From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _To Broadway's Horror_ Bentley would never forget that nightmarish ride downtown.
nightmarishadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪtmerɪʃ/
extremely alarming
From this reading _To Broadway's Horror_ Bentley would never forget that nightmarish ride downtown.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed he could not be beaten or outwitted in any way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Added to the utter fear of the ride was his fear for the safety of Ellen Estabrook.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed he could not be beaten or outwitted in any way.
outwittedverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪd/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading It seemed he could not be beaten or outwitted in any way.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading _To Broadway's Horror_ Bentley would never forget that nightmarish ride downtown.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Added to the utter fear of the ride was his fear for the safety of Ellen Estabrook.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed he could not be beaten or outwitted in any way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Caleb Barter, so far, was utterly invincible.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _To Broadway's Horror_ Bentley would never forget that nightmarish ride downtown.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _To Broadway's Horror_ Bentley would never forget that nightmarish ride downtown.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Added to the utter fear of the ride was his fear for the safety of Ellen Estabrook.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Caleb Barter, so far, was utterly invincible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It seemed he could not be beaten or outwitted in any way.
at the time that
From this reading It was a dream as terrifying and ghastly as had been his experience in the African jungles when he had been Manape.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _To Broadway's Horror_ Bentley would never forget that nightmarish ride downtown.
