used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
Chadmund
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From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "THE HOUR HAS COME."
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
well in the past; former
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
feebler
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From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
a boy or man
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
a long fixed look
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE HOUR HAS COME."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "THE HOUR HAS COME."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
Ned
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From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
not any; not one
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
a full supply
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
with low volume
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
with speed
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
revoltingadjectiveUS /riˈvoʊltɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE HOUR HAS COME."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
a special situation
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The most alarming thing about this revolting contest was the fact that it did not attract the interest of a single spectator beyond the little fellow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As he turned his horrified gaze in that direction, he saw the two combatants clutching and striking each other upon the ground, their blows growing feebler as their strength rapidly departed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
at the time that
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ned Chadmund was too terrified to think of further sleep, nor did he dare to return to where he had been lying upon the blanket when aroused in such a startling manner.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
but in spite of that
From this reading There were plenty of Indians around, some of whom were within a dozen feet, and yet they paid no more attention to it than if the two were quietly smoking their pipes.
