adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
all-importantadjective
of the greatest importance
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were brave, but they were not given to throwing their lives away uselessly.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
blindlyadverbUS /ˈblaɪndli/
without seeing or looking
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading They were brave, but they were not given to throwing their lives away uselessly.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were brave, but they were not given to throwing their lives away uselessly.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
contingentnounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənt/
a gathering of persons representative of some larger group
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
desperateadjectiveUS /ˈdesprɪt/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
eatingnounUS /ˈiːtɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
ereconjunctionUS /er/
an old word for “before”
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
erstwhileadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading He had heard much of the fighting qualities of the Hadendowas.
FINDINGnounUS /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They were brave, but they were not given to throwing their lives away uselessly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had heard much of the fighting qualities of the Hadendowas.
Hadendowas
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From this reading He had heard much of the fighting qualities of the Hadendowas.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard much of the fighting qualities of the Hadendowas.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
instinctnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
JudgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
Kerber
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From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
lengtheningnounUS /ˈleŋθənɪŋ/
the act of prolonging something
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They were brave, but they were not given to throwing their lives away uselessly.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had heard much of the fighting qualities of the Hadendowas.
musketrynoun
musketeers and their muskets collectively
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
plightnounUS /plaɪt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He had heard much of the fighting qualities of the Hadendowas.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
realizedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
relievingverbUS /rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
repellingadjectiveUS /rəˈpelɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
risknounUS /rɪsk/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
Royson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were brave, but they were not given to throwing their lives away uselessly.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were brave, but they were not given to throwing their lives away uselessly.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading They were brave, but they were not given to throwing their lives away uselessly.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were brave, but they were not given to throwing their lives away uselessly.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
TREASUREnounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
uselesslyadverb
in a useless manner
From this reading They were brave, but they were not given to throwing their lives away uselessly.
von
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From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
warnedverbUS /wɔːrnd/
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Though the plight of his erstwhile companions must be desperate--though the lengthening shadows warned him that the time ran short--it was all-important that he should learn the manner and direction of the attack, and the means adopted by von Kerber for repelling it, ere the presence of the relieving force became known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were brave, but they were not given to throwing their lives away uselessly.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FINDING OF THE TREASURE Royson, a soldier by instinct if not by training, realized the folly of dashing blindly into a fray the nature of which was hidden from him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Judging by the steady crackling of musketry, they were "eating up" the smaller contingent with the least possible risk to themselves.
