used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
react verbally
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At his heels walked a straight lithe figure recognized instantly by the watcher as McClintock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
BELL'SnounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading The lookout in the shadow of Schmidt’s blacksmith shop leaned forward to peer into the failing light.
a youthful male person
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
Budd
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From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At his heels walked a straight lithe figure recognized instantly by the watcher as McClintock.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The lookout in the shadow of Schmidt’s blacksmith shop leaned forward to peer into the failing light.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading At his heels walked a straight lithe figure recognized instantly by the watcher as McClintock.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The lookout in the shadow of Schmidt’s blacksmith shop leaned forward to peer into the failing light.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
hairyadjectiveUS /ˈheri/
having or covered with hair
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading At his heels walked a straight lithe figure recognized instantly by the watcher as McClintock.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading At his heels walked a straight lithe figure recognized instantly by the watcher as McClintock.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The lookout in the shadow of Schmidt’s blacksmith shop leaned forward to peer into the failing light.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The lookout in the shadow of Schmidt’s blacksmith shop leaned forward to peer into the failing light.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The lookout in the shadow of Schmidt’s blacksmith shop leaned forward to peer into the failing light.
litheadjectiveUS /laɪð/
gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease
From this reading At his heels walked a straight lithe figure recognized instantly by the watcher as McClintock.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The lookout in the shadow of Schmidt’s blacksmith shop leaned forward to peer into the failing light.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
McClintock
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At his heels walked a straight lithe figure recognized instantly by the watcher as McClintock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading The lookout in the shadow of Schmidt’s blacksmith shop leaned forward to peer into the failing light.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading At his heels walked a straight lithe figure recognized instantly by the watcher as McClintock.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
Schmidt'snounUS /ʃmɪts/
possessive form of “schmidt” — German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)
From this reading The lookout in the shadow of Schmidt’s blacksmith shop leaned forward to peer into the failing light.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The lookout in the shadow of Schmidt’s blacksmith shop leaned forward to peer into the failing light.
shamblingnoun
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
do one's shopping
From this reading The lookout in the shadow of Schmidt’s blacksmith shop leaned forward to peer into the failing light.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
successive (without a break)
From this reading At his heels walked a straight lithe figure recognized instantly by the watcher as McClintock.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
bound or secured closely
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading First came a huge, shambling man, hairy and bearded, his hands tied together in front of him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AT BELL’S CAMP A boy rode up the street leading two saddled horses.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading At his heels walked a straight lithe figure recognized instantly by the watcher as McClintock.
watchernounUS /ˈwɑːtʃər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading At his heels walked a straight lithe figure recognized instantly by the watcher as McClintock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading He stopped in front of the Budd house, from which three persons emerged in answer to his shrill whistle.
