used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading He pulled up before them, his eyes blazing, his hands vicious on the reins.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading ‘Ye bloody devils!’ he roared.
Brion
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From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
counter-strike
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From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading ‘Ye bloody devils!’ he roared.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He pulled up before them, his eyes blazing, his hands vicious on the reins.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He pulled up before them, his eyes blazing, his hands vicious on the reins.
Hangdogadjective
showing a sense of guilt
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
loweringlyadverb
in a menacing or scowling way
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
come together
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
a particular point in time
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
not in physical motion
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He pulled up before them, his eyes blazing, his hands vicious on the reins.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
onsetnounUS /ˈɑːnset/
the beginning or early stages
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading He pulled up before them, his eyes blazing, his hands vicious on the reins.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading He pulled up before them, his eyes blazing, his hands vicious on the reins.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading ‘Ye bloody devils!’ he roared.
move hurridly
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
Stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He pulled up before them, his eyes blazing, his hands vicious on the reins.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Stupefied, overwhelmed by the tragedy of the sight before him, Brion sat motionless a moment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He pulled up before them, his eyes blazing, his hands vicious on the reins.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He pulled up before them, his eyes blazing, his hands vicious on the reins.
vistanounUS /ˈvɪstə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hangdog, threatening, sullen, loweringly defiant now the deed was done and themselves committed beyond recall, the mob stood to meet the onset, and to counter-strike if need be.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then aware, down the vista of the track, of a swarm of dark shapes issuing from the gate, with an oath he clapped spurs to his horse, and in one wild rush covered the distance.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading ‘Ye bloody devils!’ he roared.
