used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What terrible fate awaited them in the midst of a bloodthirsty, savage tribe?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading What terrible fate awaited them in the midst of a bloodthirsty, savage tribe?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading But when would that take place, and what would they have to endure beforehand?
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading What terrible fate awaited them in the midst of a bloodthirsty, savage tribe?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when would that take place, and what would they have to endure beforehand?
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The last hope of escaping during the journey had entirely disappeared.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The last hope of escaping during the journey had entirely disappeared.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading But when would that take place, and what would they have to endure beforehand?
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The last hope of escaping during the journey had entirely disappeared.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading The last hope of escaping during the journey had entirely disappeared.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading What terrible fate awaited them in the midst of a bloodthirsty, savage tribe?
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last hope of escaping during the journey had entirely disappeared.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But when would that take place, and what would they have to endure beforehand?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The last hope of escaping during the journey had entirely disappeared.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What terrible fate awaited them in the midst of a bloodthirsty, savage tribe?
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The last hope of escaping during the journey had entirely disappeared.
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 Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
immediately past
From this reading The last hope of escaping during the journey had entirely disappeared.
MahdinounUS /ˈmɑːdi/
(Islam) a messianic leader who (according to popular Muslim belief) will appear before the end of the world and restore justice and religion
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading What terrible fate awaited them in the midst of a bloodthirsty, savage tribe?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The last hope of escaping during the journey had entirely disappeared.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
and nothing more
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But when would that take place, and what would they have to endure beforehand?
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading What terrible fate awaited them in the midst of a bloodthirsty, savage tribe?
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
Smain
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From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
Stasch
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From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
survivedverbUS /sərˈvaɪvd/
past form of “survive” — continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
carry out
From this reading But when would that take place, and what would they have to endure beforehand?
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading What terrible fate awaited them in the midst of a bloodthirsty, savage tribe?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The last hope of escaping during the journey had entirely disappeared.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading What terrible fate awaited them in the midst of a bloodthirsty, savage tribe?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His only comforting thought was that they were being carried off for Smain to exchange them for his children.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But when would that take place, and what would they have to endure beforehand?
at the time that
From this reading But when would that take place, and what would they have to endure beforehand?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Stasch knew that nothing he could think of would now be of any avail; he realized that the searching parties would not overtake them, and that if they survived the fatigue of the journey, they would reach the Mahdi and be surrendered to Smain.
