used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When they witnessed such a spectacle they were moved less by fear than indignation.
(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 "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
creature's
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From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
at any time
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When they witnessed such a spectacle they were moved less by fear than indignation.
a boy or man
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
set up or found
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE LOST HORSE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading When they witnessed such a spectacle they were moved less by fear than indignation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading When they witnessed such a spectacle they were moved less by fear than indignation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LOST HORSE.
come together
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
molestedverbUS /məˈlestɪd/
past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading When they witnessed such a spectacle they were moved less by fear than indignation.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
slaughteredverbUS /ˈslɔːtərd/
past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading When they witnessed such a spectacle they were moved less by fear than indignation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When they witnessed such a spectacle they were moved less by fear than indignation.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST HORSE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Day followed day, and every sunset found the party from eighteen to twenty miles nearer the land of gold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they witnessed such a spectacle they were moved less by fear than indignation.
at the time that
From this reading When they witnessed such a spectacle they were moved less by fear than indignation.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading When they witnessed such a spectacle they were moved less by fear than indignation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I didn't think I should ever thirst for a fellow creature's blood," said John Miles; "but if I could meet the savages that did this bloody work, I would shoot them down like dogs, and sleep all the more soundly for it.
but in spite of that
From this reading They had not yet been molested by Indians, though on more than one occasion they had encountered the remains of those whom the savages had ruthlessly slaughtered.
