Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading TOM ACTS The sensation did not persist long.

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From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading The silly epitaph of “traitor” and the cruel nickname of “Wilfrayed Coward” were not often heard.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The silly epitaph of “traitor” and the cruel nickname of “Wilfrayed Coward” were not often heard.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading TOM ACTS The sensation did not persist long.

a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

an inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there

From this reading The silly epitaph of “traitor” and the cruel nickname of “Wilfrayed Coward” were not often heard.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

the organ of sight

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The silly epitaph of “traitor” and the cruel nickname of “Wilfrayed Coward” were not often heard.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading TOM ACTS The sensation did not persist long.

something that is lost

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading The silly epitaph of “traitor” and the cruel nickname of “Wilfrayed Coward” were not often heard.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TOM ACTS The sensation did not persist long.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The silly epitaph of “traitor” and the cruel nickname of “Wilfrayed Coward” were not often heard.

continue to exist

From this reading TOM ACTS The sensation did not persist long.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading TOM ACTS The sensation did not persist long.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading The silly epitaph of “traitor” and the cruel nickname of “Wilfrayed Coward” were not often heard.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

refrain from harming

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TOM ACTS The sensation did not persist long.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Allison Berry, though he was strong for Wilfred, did not spare the Ravens nor let them forget his bizarre exploit.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

male cat

From this reading TOM ACTS The sensation did not persist long.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading The silly epitaph of “traitor” and the cruel nickname of “Wilfrayed Coward” were not often heard.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But the loss of the Emblem of the Single Eye was a bitter dose for the Ravens to swallow.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The silly epitaph of “traitor” and the cruel nickname of “Wilfrayed Coward” were not often heard.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The silly epitaph of “traitor” and the cruel nickname of “Wilfrayed Coward” were not often heard.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading The more serious among the scouts accepted the belief that Wilfred had been “rattled” and that the leader of the Gray Wolves had been too quick for him.