the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading FORTUNE FAVORS YOUNG GLORY--CAPTURE OF THE MAGAZINE.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
conciliateverb
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading "You threaten me," said Young Glory, quietly, hoping to conciliate the Spaniard.
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
FAVORSnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading FORTUNE FAVORS YOUNG GLORY--CAPTURE OF THE MAGAZINE.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Young Glory felt that he was powerless.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading FORTUNE FAVORS YOUNG GLORY--CAPTURE OF THE MAGAZINE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
a state of high honor
From this reading FORTUNE FAVORS YOUNG GLORY--CAPTURE OF THE MAGAZINE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Young Glory felt that he was powerless.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "You threaten me," said Young Glory, quietly, hoping to conciliate the Spaniard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
MAGAZINEnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading FORTUNE FAVORS YOUNG GLORY--CAPTURE OF THE MAGAZINE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You threaten me," said Young Glory, quietly, hoping to conciliate the Spaniard.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FORTUNE FAVORS YOUNG GLORY--CAPTURE OF THE MAGAZINE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading Young Glory felt that he was powerless.
with low volume
From this reading "You threaten me," said Young Glory, quietly, hoping to conciliate the Spaniard.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You threaten me," said Young Glory, quietly, hoping to conciliate the Spaniard.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
get by special effort
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Young Glory felt that he was powerless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORTUNE FAVORS YOUNG GLORY--CAPTURE OF THE MAGAZINE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading "You threaten me," said Young Glory, quietly, hoping to conciliate the Spaniard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
communicated in words
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Young Glory felt that he was powerless.
look attentively
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The man must have been keeping watch whilst his two comrades talked, so as to secure them from interruption.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that the threat of the Spaniard was not an empty one, and that he would not hesitate to plunge his dagger into the young sailor's breast in case the slightest resistance was attempted, or the least sound was uttered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You threaten me," said Young Glory, quietly, hoping to conciliate the Spaniard.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FORTUNE FAVORS YOUNG GLORY--CAPTURE OF THE MAGAZINE.
