used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
coaxverbUS /koʊks/
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP Never had hours seemed to drag so slowly.
dripverbUS /drɪp/
fall in drops
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP Never had hours seemed to drag so slowly.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP Never had hours seemed to drag so slowly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP Never had hours seemed to drag so slowly.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP Never had hours seemed to drag so slowly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
on one occasion
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
overheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
not used up
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
except for; apart from
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP Never had hours seemed to drag so slowly.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP Never had hours seemed to drag so slowly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP Never had hours seemed to drag so slowly.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading He did have it started, but a swaying of the trees overhead sent down a shower of drops, and the blaze was completely extinguished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP Never had hours seemed to drag so slowly.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading UNEXPECTED HELP Never had hours seemed to drag so slowly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Once Bart went out, and tried to coax into a blaze the few, faint, remaining embers of the fire, but it was out of the question.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Hang the luck!" exclaimed Bart, as he hurried back into the partial shelter of the tree under which were his chums.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading There was nothing to be heard save the drip, drip of the rain in the forest, and the mournful sound of the wind in the trees.
