used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
Brainerd
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From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
the act of departing
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
Gimpnoun
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
death of a person
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
GravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
isn't
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From this reading "Provided the stranger remains there, which isn't likely."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "Provided the stranger remains there, which isn't likely."
Maggie
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From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
on one occasion
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
go across or through
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading "Provided the stranger remains there, which isn't likely."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
reconnoissance
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From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading "Provided the stranger remains there, which isn't likely."
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
cut with a saw
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
move an implement through
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "Provided the stranger remains there, which isn't likely."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Provided the stranger remains there, which isn't likely."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile the fugitives in the cavern were placed in a situation almost as grave as that of Gravity Gimp himself.
in or at the place that
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Provided the stranger remains there, which isn't likely."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The reader knows that this hope was disappointed, for the negro saw nothing of the man nor did he once think of him, while making the reconnoissance that resulted in his own capture.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The departure of the latter created a stir that lasted some minutes after Mr. Brainerd drew back and whispered to his friends the fact that the servant had reached the ground above, and was unmolested.
which person or people
From this reading "He must pass over the spot where the man stood who fired the shot," said Maggie Brainerd, "and he ought to find out who he is."
