used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
at or in the front
From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
Artha
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From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
the act of burning something
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
Elmer
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From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
every person
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
Lil
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From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
not any; not one
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
a brief written record
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
PATROLnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
PLUCKverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
one of four equal parts
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
successive (without a break)
From this reading That was not exactly straight ahead, but a little to the left.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Elmer and Lil Artha seemed to hit upon the same idea at the same time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading They took note of the prevailing direction of the wind, and guessed that the fire must be in the quarter from which it was blowing.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading WOLF PATROL PLUCK WINS It was no time for talking, and everyone realized that fact.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading If they were close enough to the fugitives to catch the scent of burning wood, the camp could not be far away.
