used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Leaving Cyd at the helm, he went forward and stationed himself at the heel of the bowsprit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
bloodhoundsnounUS /ˈblʌdhaʊndz/
plural of “bloodhound” — a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
bowspritnoun
a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel
From this reading Leaving Cyd at the helm, he went forward and stationed himself at the heel of the bowsprit.
buckshotnounUS /ˈbʌkʃɑːt/
small lead shot for shotgun shells
From this reading Dan had loaded the fowling-pieces with buckshot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
creature's
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From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
Cyd
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From this reading Leaving Cyd at the helm, he went forward and stationed himself at the heel of the bowsprit.
Dan
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From this reading Dan had loaded the fowling-pieces with buckshot.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Leaving Cyd at the helm, he went forward and stationed himself at the heel of the bowsprit.
fowling-pieces
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From this reading Dan had loaded the fowling-pieces with buckshot.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dan had loaded the fowling-pieces with buckshot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Leaving Cyd at the helm, he went forward and stationed himself at the heel of the bowsprit.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading Leaving Cyd at the helm, he went forward and stationed himself at the heel of the bowsprit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Leaving Cyd at the helm, he went forward and stationed himself at the heel of the bowsprit.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving Cyd at the helm, he went forward and stationed himself at the heel of the bowsprit.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Dan had loaded the fowling-pieces with buckshot.
marksmannounUS /ˈmɑːrksmən/
someone skilled in shooting
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
pounceverbUS /paʊns/
move down on as if in an attack
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
QUINnounUS /kwɪn/
one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading QUIN, THE RUNAWAY.
with speed
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading QUIN, THE RUNAWAY.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Leaving Cyd at the helm, he went forward and stationed himself at the heel of the bowsprit.
swimmersnounUS /ˈswɪmərz/
plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUIN, THE RUNAWAY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
the act of using
From this reading Though not a good marksman, he had some experience in the use of arms, and felt fully competent to cut off the bloodhounds before they could pounce upon their human prey.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Leaving Cyd at the helm, he went forward and stationed himself at the heel of the bowsprit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dogs were better swimmers than the fugitive, and were rapidly gaining upon him, for the poor creature's limbs seemed to be partially paralyzed by the appalling danger that menaced him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dan had loaded the fowling-pieces with buckshot.
