used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Above the slight rustle of the bushes as the Son-of-the-Snake moved through the undergrowth rose a feminine laugh.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the slight rustle of the bushes as the Son-of-the-Snake moved through the undergrowth rose a feminine laugh.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The phenomenon had been just as startling and awe-inspiring to Bakahenzie as it had been to his most ignorant dupe.
awe-inspiringadjective
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading The phenomenon had been just as startling and awe-inspiring to Bakahenzie as it had been to his most ignorant dupe.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
Bakahenzie
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From this reading The phenomenon had been just as startling and awe-inspiring to Bakahenzie as it had been to his most ignorant dupe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Above the slight rustle of the bushes as the Son-of-the-Snake moved through the undergrowth rose a feminine laugh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As Zalu Zako disappeared he continued to listen intently.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
cowered
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From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading As Zalu Zako disappeared he continued to listen intently.
dupeverbUS /duːp/
fool or hoax
From this reading The phenomenon had been just as startling and awe-inspiring to Bakahenzie as it had been to his most ignorant dupe.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Above the slight rustle of the bushes as the Son-of-the-Snake moved through the undergrowth rose a feminine laugh.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
ghostland
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From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The phenomenon had been just as startling and awe-inspiring to Bakahenzie as it had been to his most ignorant dupe.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading The phenomenon had been just as startling and awe-inspiring to Bakahenzie as it had been to his most ignorant dupe.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading As Zalu Zako disappeared he continued to listen intently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The phenomenon had been just as startling and awe-inspiring to Bakahenzie as it had been to his most ignorant dupe.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
and nothing more
From this reading The phenomenon had been just as startling and awe-inspiring to Bakahenzie as it had been to his most ignorant dupe.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Above the slight rustle of the bushes as the Son-of-the-Snake moved through the undergrowth rose a feminine laugh.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
hear with intention
From this reading As Zalu Zako disappeared he continued to listen intently.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The phenomenon had been just as startling and awe-inspiring to Bakahenzie as it had been to his most ignorant dupe.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Above the slight rustle of the bushes as the Son-of-the-Snake moved through the undergrowth rose a feminine laugh.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
omensnounUS /ˈoʊmənz/
plural of “omen” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
and nothing more
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
overstrungadjective
being in a tense state
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
Pfeiffer
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From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading The phenomenon had been just as startling and awe-inspiring to Bakahenzie as it had been to his most ignorant dupe.
portentsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtents/
plural of “portent” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
professionallyadverbUS /prəˈfeʃənəli/
in a professional manner
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Above the slight rustle of the bushes as the Son-of-the-Snake moved through the undergrowth rose a feminine laugh.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading Above the slight rustle of the bushes as the Son-of-the-Snake moved through the undergrowth rose a feminine laugh.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Above the slight rustle of the bushes as the Son-of-the-Snake moved through the undergrowth rose a feminine laugh.
Son-of-the-Snake
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From this reading Above the slight rustle of the bushes as the Son-of-the-Snake moved through the undergrowth rose a feminine laugh.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The phenomenon had been just as startling and awe-inspiring to Bakahenzie as it had been to his most ignorant dupe.
required or under orders
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Above the slight rustle of the bushes as the Son-of-the-Snake moved through the undergrowth rose a feminine laugh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
in or at the place that
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His belief in ghostland was implicit, but now he had seen what, professionally, he was supposed to see and converse with on familiar terms.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
Zako
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From this reading As Zalu Zako disappeared he continued to listen intently.
Zalu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As Zalu Zako disappeared he continued to listen intently.
zunoun
evil storm god represented as a black bird
From this reading The actual sight of spirits from ghostland, of which hitherto they had only heard, had been too much for the nerves of the tribe already overstrung by the overthrow of the idol and the magic and slaughter of zu Pfeiffer; the warriors had fled like scared poultry to the jungle, up trees, in the undergrowth and in their huts, where they cowered among their women and slaves, reading awful omens and portents in every sound of the forest.
