used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Mercy!" cried Heyward from above.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Give mercy, and thou shalt receive it!"
react verbally
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
make certain of
From this reading A single bound would carry him to the brow of the precipice and assure his safety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
confined by bonds
From this reading A single bound would carry him to the brow of the precipice and assure his safety.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading A single bound would carry him to the brow of the precipice and assure his safety.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A single bound would carry him to the brow of the precipice and assure his safety.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Mercy!" cried Heyward from above.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
fissurenounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
a long narrow depression in a surface
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Mercy!" cried Heyward from above.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give mercy, and thou shalt receive it!"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
Hawk-eye
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From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
HeywardnounUS /ˈheɪwərd/
United States writer (1885-1940)
From this reading "Mercy!" cried Heyward from above.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A single bound would carry him to the brow of the precipice and assure his safety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A single bound would carry him to the brow of the precipice and assure his safety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Give mercy, and thou shalt receive it!"
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
Magua
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From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading "Mercy!" cried Heyward from above.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading A single bound would carry him to the brow of the precipice and assure his safety.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "Give mercy, and thou shalt receive it!"
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading A single bound would carry him to the brow of the precipice and assure his safety.
an old form of “shall”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Give mercy, and thou shalt receive it!"
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single bound would carry him to the brow of the precipice and assure his safety.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Give mercy, and thou shalt receive it!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A single bound would carry him to the brow of the precipice and assure his safety.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
which person or people
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading For answer, Magua raised a shout of triumph, and, leaping a wide fissure, made for the summit of the mountain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before taking the leap he shook his hand defiantly at Hawk-eye, who waited with his rifle raised.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A single bound would carry him to the brow of the precipice and assure his safety.
