used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading This fear was emphasized by the absolute silence which followed the five shots.
(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 His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading If there had been an ambush it was all over now.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If there had been an ambush it was all over now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If there had been an ambush it was all over now.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This fear was emphasized by the absolute silence which followed the five shots.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading This fear was emphasized by the absolute silence which followed the five shots.
divisible by two
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading This fear was emphasized by the absolute silence which followed the five shots.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading This fear was emphasized by the absolute silence which followed the five shots.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This fear was emphasized by the absolute silence which followed the five shots.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If there had been an ambush it was all over now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there had been an ambush it was all over now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there had been an ambush it was all over now.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
a particular point in time
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
Mukoki's
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From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
of an obscure nature
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
prayerfully
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From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
rifle-shots
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From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
SHOTSnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading This fear was emphasized by the absolute silence which followed the five shots.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This fear was emphasized by the absolute silence which followed the five shots.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
victorsnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This fear was emphasized by the absolute silence which followed the five shots.
whoopsnounUS /wuːps/
plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement
From this reading Eagerly, almost prayerfully, he listened as he ran for other sounds of battle--for the report of Mukoki's revolver, or the whoops of the victors.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His blood thrilled with the knowledge that there was not a moment to lose--that even now, in all probability, he would be too late to assist his friends.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading MYSTERIOUS SHOTS IN THE WILDERNESS As the Indian youth sped over the trail in the direction of the rifle-shots he flung his usual caution to the winds.
