used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A little back from the fire, beneath a mango tree, he discovered a broad, sharp-toed hoof.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A little back from the fire, beneath a mango tree, he discovered a broad, sharp-toed hoof.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A little back from the fire, beneath a mango tree, he discovered a broad, sharp-toed hoof.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
the act of burning something
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE VOODOO DRUM But we must not forget Curlie Carson.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading THE VOODOO DRUM But we must not forget Curlie Carson.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
Curlie
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From this reading THE VOODOO DRUM But we must not forget Curlie Carson.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A little back from the fire, beneath a mango tree, he discovered a broad, sharp-toed hoof.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
DRUMnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading THE VOODOO DRUM But we must not forget Curlie Carson.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE VOODOO DRUM But we must not forget Curlie Carson.
set up or found
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
HogverbUS /hɑːɡ/
take greedily; take more than one's share
From this reading "Hog," he mumbled to himself.
hoofnounUS /huːf/
the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading A little back from the fire, beneath a mango tree, he discovered a broad, sharp-toed hoof.
provoking horror
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little back from the fire, beneath a mango tree, he discovered a broad, sharp-toed hoof.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
mangonounUS /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/
large evergreen tropical tree cultivated for its large oval fruit
From this reading A little back from the fire, beneath a mango tree, he discovered a broad, sharp-toed hoof.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
mumbledverbUS /ˈmʌmbəld/
past form of “mumble” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Hog," he mumbled to himself.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE VOODOO DRUM But we must not forget Curlie Carson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE VOODOO DRUM But we must not forget Curlie Carson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
win a victory over
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
with speed
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
sharp-toed
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From this reading A little back from the fire, beneath a mango tree, he discovered a broad, sharp-toed hoof.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The brilliant illumination caused by burning palm leaves, however, quickly drove from his mind the suggestion that something sinister and quite horrible had happened round the half burned out camp fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOODOO DRUM But we must not forget Curlie Carson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hog," he mumbled to himself.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A little back from the fire, beneath a mango tree, he discovered a broad, sharp-toed hoof.
VOODOOnounUS /ˈvuːduː/
a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
From this reading THE VOODOO DRUM But we must not forget Curlie Carson.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE VOODOO DRUM But we must not forget Curlie Carson.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lost from his friends, far away among the hills, confronted by what seemed the scene of a grim tragedy, he found himself at first all but overcome by fear and dread.
