used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
cravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
cringingadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Instead of waiting until the patriot had proven the truth of his declaration, the renegade succumbed at once.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
start firing a weapon
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
set up or found
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
Fred
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From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
Godfrey
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From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
Golcher
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From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
groveled
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From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of waiting until the patriot had proven the truth of his declaration, the renegade succumbed at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
Jake
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From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
on one occasion
From this reading Instead of waiting until the patriot had proven the truth of his declaration, the renegade succumbed at once.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Instead of waiting until the patriot had proven the truth of his declaration, the renegade succumbed at once.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Instead of waiting until the patriot had proven the truth of his declaration, the renegade succumbed at once.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading Instead of waiting until the patriot had proven the truth of his declaration, the renegade succumbed at once.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
SinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading Instead of waiting until the patriot had proven the truth of his declaration, the renegade succumbed at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Sinking down on the ground, as limp as a rag, he began begging in the most pitiful tones for his life.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Instead of waiting until the patriot had proven the truth of his declaration, the renegade succumbed at once.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Instead of waiting until the patriot had proven the truth of his declaration, the renegade succumbed at once.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Instead of waiting until the patriot had proven the truth of his declaration, the renegade succumbed at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Lieutenant Fred Godfrey slowly raised his hand, as if it were the signal for his friends to open fire, Jake Golcher collapsed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, he groveled so in the dirt that all the whites who looked upon him found their feelings of hatred turning to disgust and pity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fred Godfrey was disappointed, and, stepping back a pace or two, gazed on the miserable craven as he would upon a dog he had caught stealing sheep, and which was then cringing at his feet.
