used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
ARRIVALSnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS AT DEVIL’S BRIDGE.
Artena
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From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS AT DEVIL’S BRIDGE.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
the act of breaking something
From this reading “Artena goes to the Great Spirit now,” said Jack, suddenly breaking the silence.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS AT DEVIL’S BRIDGE.
brigandnoun
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
DEVIL'SnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS AT DEVIL’S BRIDGE.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
durancenoun
imprisonment (especially for a long time)
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “Artena goes to the Great Spirit now,” said Jack, suddenly breaking the silence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Artena goes to the Great Spirit now,” said Jack, suddenly breaking the silence.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Artena goes to the Great Spirit now,” said Jack, suddenly breaking the silence.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
Modoc
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From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW ARRIVALS AT DEVIL’S BRIDGE.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Artena goes to the Great Spirit now,” said Jack, suddenly breaking the silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
rangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
free from harm or evil
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Artena goes to the Great Spirit now,” said Jack, suddenly breaking the silence.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Artena goes to the Great Spirit now,” said Jack, suddenly breaking the silence.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “Artena goes to the Great Spirit now,” said Jack, suddenly breaking the silence.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading “Artena goes to the Great Spirit now,” said Jack, suddenly breaking the silence.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The three rangers held their breath, and kept their eyes upon the striking tableau in the cave.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The Indian guards had turned from their posts to witness the execution, and a fierce smile of approval played with their lips.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They waited for the further lifting of the knife that glittered in the scarlet hand of the Modoc brigand; then they would drive their bullets to his brain, and rescue Artena from “durance vile.”
