Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Allee velly dleadful," whispered Ching to me, as he crouched in the bottom of the boat.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

the lower side of anything

From this reading "Allee velly dleadful," whispered Ching to me, as he crouched in the bottom of the boat.

plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading "Cease firing!" cried Mr Reardon; and then, as if to himself, "Every shot is wasted."

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Allee velly dleadful," whispered Ching to me, as he crouched in the bottom of the boat.

a sudden sharp noise

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Cease firing!" cried Mr Reardon; and then, as if to himself, "Every shot is wasted."

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading "Allee velly dleadful," whispered Ching to me, as he crouched in the bottom of the boat.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Allee velly dleadful," whispered Ching to me, as he crouched in the bottom of the boat.

an opposing military force

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Cease firing!" cried Mr Reardon; and then, as if to himself, "Every shot is wasted."

start firing a weapon

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading "Cease firing!" cried Mr Reardon; and then, as if to himself, "Every shot is wasted."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Allee velly dleadful," whispered Ching to me, as he crouched in the bottom of the boat.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Cease firing!" cried Mr Reardon; and then, as if to himself, "Every shot is wasted."

cause to move by striking

From this reading "You tinkee hit Ching?"

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

ten 10s

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Cease firing!" cried Mr Reardon; and then, as if to himself, "Every shot is wasted."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Allee velly dleadful," whispered Ching to me, as he crouched in the bottom of the boat.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Cease firing!" cried Mr Reardon; and then, as if to himself, "Every shot is wasted."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

and nothing more

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Cease firing!" cried Mr Reardon; and then, as if to himself, "Every shot is wasted."

the stealing of cattle

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading "Cease firing!" cried Mr Reardon; and then, as if to himself, "Every shot is wasted."

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Cease firing!" cried Mr Reardon; and then, as if to himself, "Every shot is wasted."

in or at that place or location

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

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 The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You tinkee hit Ching?"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

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 The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Allee velly dleadful," whispered Ching to me, as he crouched in the bottom of the boat.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading "Cease firing!" cried Mr Reardon; and then, as if to himself, "Every shot is wasted."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading "Allee velly dleadful," whispered Ching to me, as he crouched in the bottom of the boat.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

which person or people

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The men, who had been like hounds held back by the leash, were only too glad to get their orders; and in an instant there was quite a blaze of fire from both sides of the boat, the bullets cutting and whistling through the thick trees and undergrowth; and the movement on the banks, with the cracking and rustling of the bushes and tufts of bamboo, stopped as if by magic.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading I did not think so, for it had checked the enemy, who allowed us to go on slowly another hundred yards or so.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You tinkee hit Ching?"