used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
(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 They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
greatly pleased
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
one or the other of two
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
Gerald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
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 The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
the force of workers available
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
and nothing more
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
in the near future
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
SpaniardsnounUS /ˈspænjərdz/
plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But ten of the Spaniards had escaped, the rest having fallen; either in the gorge, killed by the rocks, or in the subsequent fight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew that an instant death had awaited all who fell into the hands of their late slaves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ned and Gerald, who were now looked upon as the leaders of the party, told the negroes to collect the arms of the fallen men, and to give a hasty burial to their bodies.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
a Caucasian
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
which person or people
From this reading The negroes were delighted at the success of the conflict; as were the Indians, who soon joined them.
people who are wounded
From this reading The boys knew, too well, the savage nature of the war which raged, between the black and the white, to ask whether any of the Spaniards were only wounded.
