used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
ALASKAnounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading ALASKA IN HER FRENZY.
(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 All the prisoners, save Oonalooska, were unbound, but closely guarded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked defiance at his captors, in whose faces he read the terrible doom.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
confined by bonds
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the prisoners, save Oonalooska, were unbound, but closely guarded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading He looked defiance at his captors, in whose faces he read the terrible doom.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading All the prisoners, save Oonalooska, were unbound, but closely guarded.
deer-thongs
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From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading He looked defiance at his captors, in whose faces he read the terrible doom.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading He looked defiance at his captors, in whose faces he read the terrible doom.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He looked defiance at his captors, in whose faces he read the terrible doom.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
FRENZYnounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading ALASKA IN HER FRENZY.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading All the prisoners, save Oonalooska, were unbound, but closely guarded.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked defiance at his captors, in whose faces he read the terrible doom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALASKA IN HER FRENZY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALASKA IN HER FRENZY.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked defiance at his captors, in whose faces he read the terrible doom.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
netheradjectiveUS /ˈneðər/
lower
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
Oonalooska
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the prisoners, save Oonalooska, were unbound, but closely guarded.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading All the prisoners, save Oonalooska, were unbound, but closely guarded.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He looked defiance at his captors, in whose faces he read the terrible doom.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
except for; apart from
From this reading All the prisoners, save Oonalooska, were unbound, but closely guarded.
ShawneenounUS /ˈʃɔːni/
a member of the Algonquian people formerly living along the Tennessee river
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He looked defiance at his captors, in whose faces he read the terrible doom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
bound or secured closely
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
unboundadjectiveUS /ʌnˈbaʊnd/
Released from physical or magical bonds; free and unrestricted.
From this reading All the prisoners, save Oonalooska, were unbound, but closely guarded.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the prisoners, save Oonalooska, were unbound, but closely guarded.
whoopverbUS /wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading The shrill whoop was answered by the glare of a multitude of torches, and the rushing sound of many feet.
belonging to which person
From this reading He looked defiance at his captors, in whose faces he read the terrible doom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The swarthy Shawnee stood proudly erect, with his hands tied upon his back, and his nether limbs bound by tried deer-thongs.
