anew
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
bloodthirstyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdθɜːrsti/
marked by eagerness to resort to violence and bloodshed
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
bluestadjectiveUS /ˈbluːəst/
superlative of “blue” — of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
CaucasusnounUS /ˈkɔːkəsəs/
the mountain range in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that forms part of the traditional border between Europe and Asia
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
the force of workers available
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
with low volume
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
not in physical motion
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
under normal conditions
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
at the time that
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
which person or people
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading They had been given to understand that the mountaineers of the Caucasus, while often fierce and wild, were usually honorable and hospitable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading It was broad day, though the sun had not climbed high enough to look down into the ravine, when the boys woke.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He reviewed the exciting events of the previous day and night, and wondered what might still be in store for them.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Sidney was the first to rouse, and he lay quietly gazing up into the sky, which, from that position, looked like the bluest sea, with floating masses of fleecy wool.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could not believe, however, that they would encounter again such bloodthirsty bandits as the two men who had attacked them.
