used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Next the shot was put in, and then the priming at the pan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “What shall we shoot at?” said Bevis, as they went out at the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next the shot was put in, and then the priming at the pan.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pan rushed before and disappeared in the bramble bushes, startling a pair of turtle-doves from a hawthorn.
Bevis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What shall we shoot at?” said Bevis, as they went out at the door.
bramblenounUS /ˈbræmbəl/
any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading Pan rushed before and disappeared in the bramble bushes, startling a pair of turtle-doves from a hawthorn.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Pan rushed before and disappeared in the bramble bushes, startling a pair of turtle-doves from a hawthorn.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Pan rushed before and disappeared in the bramble bushes, startling a pair of turtle-doves from a hawthorn.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “What shall we shoot at?” said Bevis, as they went out at the door.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pan rushed before and disappeared in the bramble bushes, startling a pair of turtle-doves from a hawthorn.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
hawthornnounUS /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/
a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus
From this reading Pan rushed before and disappeared in the bramble bushes, startling a pair of turtle-doves from a hawthorn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next the shot was put in, and then the priming at the pan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mark struck a match and lit it.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Mark struck a match and lit it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark struck a match and lit it.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next the shot was put in, and then the priming at the pan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “What shall we shoot at?” said Bevis, as they went out at the door.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Pan rushed before and disappeared in the bramble bushes, startling a pair of turtle-doves from a hawthorn.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Next the shot was put in, and then the priming at the pan.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
primingnounUS /ˈpraɪmɪŋ/
the act of making something ready
From this reading Next the shot was put in, and then the priming at the pan.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Next the shot was put in, and then the priming at the pan.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
done under pressure
From this reading Pan rushed before and disappeared in the bramble bushes, startling a pair of turtle-doves from a hawthorn.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What shall we shoot at?” said Bevis, as they went out at the door.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “What shall we shoot at?” said Bevis, as they went out at the door.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading “What shall we shoot at?” said Bevis, as they went out at the door.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Next the shot was put in, and then the priming at the pan.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Pan rushed before and disappeared in the bramble bushes, startling a pair of turtle-doves from a hawthorn.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Mark struck a match and lit it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next the shot was put in, and then the priming at the pan.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Next the shot was put in, and then the priming at the pan.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What shall we shoot at?” said Bevis, as they went out at the door.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
turtle-doves
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From this reading Pan rushed before and disappeared in the bramble bushes, startling a pair of turtle-doves from a hawthorn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next the shot was put in, and then the priming at the pan.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “What shall we shoot at?” said Bevis, as they went out at the door.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “What shall we shoot at?” said Bevis, as they went out at the door.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What shall we shoot at?” said Bevis, as they went out at the door.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading A piece of match or cord prepared to burn slowly, about a foot and a half long, was wound round the handle of the stock, and the end brought forward through the spiral of the hammer.
