used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
anew
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The rest, four in number, raised a hideous howl and came on.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
death-scream
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From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
engineer'snounUS /ˌendʒəˈniːrz/
possessive form of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading HOW HILTON ESCAPED FROM THE WOLF-MEN.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The rest, four in number, raised a hideous howl and came on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW HILTON ESCAPED FROM THE WOLF-MEN.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
Garth
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From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
hideousadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdiəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading The rest, four in number, raised a hideous howl and came on.
HILTON
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From this reading HOW HILTON ESCAPED FROM THE WOLF-MEN.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
intense and profound fear
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
HOW
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From this reading HOW HILTON ESCAPED FROM THE WOLF-MEN.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading The rest, four in number, raised a hideous howl and came on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The rest, four in number, raised a hideous howl and came on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rest, four in number, raised a hideous howl and came on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
paralysed
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From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The rest, four in number, raised a hideous howl and came on.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest, four in number, raised a hideous howl and came on.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
stumblingverbUS /ˈstʌmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW HILTON ESCAPED FROM THE WOLF-MEN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “Fire!” cried Garth again, and, stumbling forward almost to the engineer’s feet, he fell headlong, utterly exhausted.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE report of the rifle was followed by a piercing death-scream, and one of the pursuers dropped in his tracks.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading As they approached, Wilson got a full view of the creatures, and the devilish horror of the Things paralysed him.
WOLF-MEN
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From this reading HOW HILTON ESCAPED FROM THE WOLF-MEN.
