used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
have
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
Gimpnoun
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
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 It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
to a considerable degree
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
I've
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From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
inasmuch
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From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
keerful
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From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
immediately past
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
limpedverbUS /lɪmpt/
past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
engage in
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
in motion
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
pouncedverbUS /paʊnst/
past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
succumbverbUS /səˈkʌm/
consent reluctantly
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is necessary at this point that some attention should be given to the predecessor of our friends in captivity--Gravity Gimp.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
at the time that
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
belonging to which person
From this reading But he was forced to succumb at last, and was led away by those whom he had fought so bravely, and into whose hands he dreaded falling aware as he was what fate awaited him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The particulars of his capture will be recalled, it being somewhat similar to that of his followers, inasmuch as he was pounced upon and overwhelmed before he could make any effectual resistance, though, for a time, he kept things "moving."
the words that are spoken
From this reading Whether they understood his words or not is a small matter; but the American Indian is accustomed to the language of gesture, and when the African limped forward, as though unable to bear half the weight on one limb, they could not mistake what it meant.
yer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Be keerful," he called out, limping heavily, "I've got a game leg, and I want yer to play light on it."
