used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
traveling across
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
Cunninglyadverb
in an attractive manner
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
wanted intensely
From this reading THE LAST STAND The explosion, though terrific, had not the desired effect.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
EageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE LAST STAND The explosion, though terrific, had not the desired effect.
Ellerton
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From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
Ellerton's
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From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading THE LAST STAND The explosion, though terrific, had not the desired effect.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LAST STAND The explosion, though terrific, had not the desired effect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST STAND The explosion, though terrific, had not the desired effect.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LAST STAND The explosion, though terrific, had not the desired effect.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
Quexo
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From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
on the contrary
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
not used up
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
a strong line
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
get by special effort
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE LAST STAND The explosion, though terrific, had not the desired effect.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading THE LAST STAND The explosion, though terrific, had not the desired effect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST STAND The explosion, though terrific, had not the desired effect.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE LAST STAND The explosion, though terrific, had not the desired effect.
thoughtlesslyadverb
in a thoughtless manner
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No doubt they had observed him on his way to the cave as he rather thoughtlessly showed himself in crossing the base of the projecting spur.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
unerringadjective
not liable to error
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
at the time that
From this reading Ellerton had succeeded in lighting the fuse, and was on his way back, when the natives lowered a rope from the cliffs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Cunningly two of the savages lowered themselves on to a ledge within twenty feet of the ground, and on Ellerton's return they hurled a stone with unerring aim, bringing him senseless to the ground.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Eager to secure his body, the two assailants descended the remaining distance, and were stooping over the prostrate youth when Quexo appeared on the scene.
