used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
aer
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From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
(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 A second later all three were lying flat on their faces.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
BarelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
BeavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
terminate
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
ChoosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
downhilladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnˈhɪl/
sloping down rather steeply
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
an opposing military force
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A second later all three were lying flat on their faces.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading A second later all three were lying flat on their faces.
your parents
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
FortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
Joe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
lankyadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋki/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A second later all three were lying flat on their faces.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
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 Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
held up in the air
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A second later all three were lying flat on their faces.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
a particular point in time
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
more'n
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
in motion
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A second later all three were lying flat on their faces.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
RedskinnounUS /ˈredskɪn/
(slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
express in words
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
scatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second later all three were lying flat on their faces.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
signalledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
inflected form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
somewhars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A second later all three were lying flat on their faces.
up to a particular time
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A second later all three were lying flat on their faces.
at the time that
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
in or at the place that
From this reading Choosing a Fortress Barely ten minutes had passed from the moment when Hank led the way downhill, from the spot where he and his comrades had taken up their position and had repulsed the enemy, till the little hunter suddenly lifted an arm, bringing the party to an abrupt halt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he signalled to Beaver Jack, and with the lean, lanky figure of the Redskin beside him, stood listening intently.
Yer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yer see, the snow makes things mighty difficult, while the tree trunks break up every sound and scatter it in all directions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You kin hear folks moving somewhars about," whispered the little hunter in Joe's ear, "but where they aer is more'n I kin say at the moment.
