used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “It will be folly to turn to the river just yet,” answered Silvers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
FIRE-BOAT
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From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading “It will be folly to turn to the river just yet,” answered Silvers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “They will be sure to hunt for us there.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
hot-footed
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From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
How
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From this reading “How shall we turn?”
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading “They will be sure to hunt for us there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It will be folly to turn to the river just yet,” answered Silvers.
and nothing more
From this reading “It will be folly to turn to the river just yet,” answered Silvers.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading “It will be folly to turn to the river just yet,” answered Silvers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “How shall we turn?”
sharpshooternounUS /ˈʃɑːrpʃuːtər/
an athlete noted for accurate aim
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
SilversnounUS /ˈsɪlvərz/
plural of “silver” — a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “It will be folly to turn to the river just yet,” answered Silvers.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “They will be sure to hunt for us there.
express in words
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “They will be sure to hunt for us there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It will be folly to turn to the river just yet,” answered Silvers.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “How shall we turn?”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “How shall we turn?”
at the time that
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading ABOARD THE FIRE-BOAT THE edge of the woods was gained when a shot rang out, but whether directed at Henry or the sharpshooter neither could tell.
but in spite of that
From this reading “It will be folly to turn to the river just yet,” answered Silvers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “They will be after us hot-footed in another minute,” said the young soldier.
