used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Somewhere in their evolving they had either lost the art or found a better.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I went back down the wall and found them.
for the reason that
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Somewhere in their evolving they had either lost the art or found a better.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
depictionsnounUS /dɪˈpɪkʃənz/
plural of “depiction” — a graphic or vivid verbal description
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
dogwolves
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From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I went back down the wall and found them.
one or the other of two
From this reading Somewhere in their evolving they had either lost the art or found a better.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
evolvingverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading Somewhere in their evolving they had either lost the art or found a better.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
set up or found
From this reading I went back down the wall and found them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
how
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From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
something that is lost
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Somewhere in their evolving they had either lost the art or found a better.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
not any; not one
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
on one occasion
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
on the contrary
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
shagnounUS /ʃæɡ/
a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere in their evolving they had either lost the art or found a better.
stalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Somewhere in their evolving they had either lost the art or found a better.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I went back down the wall and found them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But after a moment's thought I remembered that in two or three of the old pictures there were depictions of the bow and arrow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
the act of using
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I went back down the wall and found them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went back down the wall and found them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading These folk having no weapons, I was at a loss to know how he had recognized what mine were for; because the instant I had thrown up my bow he had seen I meant to shoot, first him and then his tame dogwolves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
but in spite of that
From this reading Evidently these people had once known the use of such things, for here they were, rather hairy but not yet covered with the thick shag, stalking a deer with bows.
