used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a word ever escaped the lips of those sturdy farmers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
any thing at all
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
placed in a grave
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
condoled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were none to console them, no one condoled with them, they grieved in solitude.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading There were none to console them, no one condoled with them, they grieved in solitude.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Not a word ever escaped the lips of those sturdy farmers.
divisible by two
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
at any time
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Not a word ever escaped the lips of those sturdy farmers.
gnashingverbUS /ˈnæʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnash” — grind together, of teeth
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading There were none to console them, no one condoled with them, they grieved in solitude.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were none to console them, no one condoled with them, they grieved in solitude.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
kin-folk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Not a word ever escaped the lips of those sturdy farmers.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
not any; not one
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
not one, and not any
From this reading There were none to console them, no one condoled with them, they grieved in solitude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a word ever escaped the lips of those sturdy farmers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not a word ever escaped the lips of those sturdy farmers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading There were none to console them, no one condoled with them, they grieved in solitude.
a person, without saying who
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
express in speech
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Not a word ever escaped the lips of those sturdy farmers.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were none to console them, no one condoled with them, they grieved in solitude.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were none to console them, no one condoled with them, they grieved in solitude.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were none to console them, no one condoled with them, they grieved in solitude.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not a word ever escaped the lips of those sturdy farmers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up near the mountain no one ever spoke to another concerning anything that happened.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In the village it was quite different, though even there no one dared to speak openly against an individual or a "click" or "clan."
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If somebody was killed, that somebody was buried by his own people, and the wailing and gnashing of teeth was confined chiefly to the unhappy kin-folk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were none to console them, no one condoled with them, they grieved in solitude.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were none to console them, no one condoled with them, they grieved in solitude.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word ever escaped the lips of those sturdy farmers.
