used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly he burst out into a torrent of blasphemy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
AstoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
blasphemynounUS /ˈblæsfəmi/
blasphemous language (expressing disrespect for God or for something sacred)
From this reading Suddenly he burst out into a torrent of blasphemy.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Suddenly he burst out into a torrent of blasphemy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
council-fire
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From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
cradled
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From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
distortedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɔːrtəd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What in God's name does this mean?" he shouted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
put on clothes
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "What in God's name does this mean?" he shouted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Suddenly he burst out into a torrent of blasphemy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
set down according to a plan
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What in God's name does this mean?" he shouted.
come together
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What in God's name does this mean?" he shouted.
not any; not one
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
on one occasion
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Suddenly he burst out into a torrent of blasphemy.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
having a point
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
put a saddle on
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "What in God's name does this mean?" he shouted.
without speaking
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
not in physical motion
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he burst out into a torrent of blasphemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
THENDARA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What in God's name does this mean?" he shouted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading Suddenly he burst out into a torrent of blasphemy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What in God's name does this mean?" he shouted.
at the time that
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
whiteningnounUS /ˈwaɪtɪnɪŋ/
changing to a lighter color
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That he did not immediately know me in my forest dress was plain enough, for he hastened my steps with an angry and imperious gesture, flung himself from his saddle, laid down his rifle, and strode to the heap of ashes that had once been the council-fire of Thendara--now Thendara no more.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His face was still flushed with passion when I came up, my rifle cradled in the hollow of my left arm; his distorted features worked silently as he pointed at the whitening ashes.
but in spite of that
From this reading THENDARA NO MORE Astounded at the apparition, yet instantly aware of his purpose, I sprang forward to meet him.
