used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SURROUNDED BY DEATH.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
dartingverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading SURROUNDED BY DEATH.
death-shrieks
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From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
an opposing military force
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
promote over another
From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
Lightfoot
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From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
Lightfoot's
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From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
marksmennounUS /ˈmɑːrksmen/
plural of “marksman” — someone skilled in shooting
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
not any; not one
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
and nothing more
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
with speed
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
race-horse
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From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
done under pressure
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
move hurridly
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
confined on all sides
From this reading SURROUNDED BY DEATH.
express in words
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading But the savages quickly recovered from the confusion these shots had thrown them into, and knowing--if only from there coming no other reports--the number of the enemy, rushed forward with augmented fury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Lightfoot knew that Boone and Dare had ventured from the forest in order to create a diversion in his favor.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
well-conditioned
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From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
which person or people
From this reading It needed not the clear voice that shouted encouragement to him from out the gloom, to tell him who were the daring marksmen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A shrill yell of exultation burst front Lightfoot's lips as he heard the death-shrieks behind him, and right deftly did he improve the advantage given him by the momentary hesitation of his pursuers, darting forward with the speed of a well-conditioned race-horse.
