used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The smiling, hard-faced man who confronted them was a bandit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bullet nipped into the dirt at Jack’s feet.
banditnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading The smiling, hard-faced man who confronted them was a bandit.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The bullet nipped into the dirt at Jack’s feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading The smiling, hard-faced man who confronted them was a bandit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading The bullet nipped into the dirt at Jack’s feet.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The bullet nipped into the dirt at Jack’s feet.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
hard-faced
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From this reading The smiling, hard-faced man who confronted them was a bandit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The bullet nipped into the dirt at Jack’s feet.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading The bullet nipped into the dirt at Jack’s feet.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
engage in
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The smiling, hard-faced man who confronted them was a bandit.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading The bullet nipped into the dirt at Jack’s feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
with speed
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The smiling, hard-faced man who confronted them was a bandit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The smiling, hard-faced man who confronted them was a bandit.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before they could make any response to his command, he fired a shot.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
which person or people
From this reading The smiling, hard-faced man who confronted them was a bandit.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus warned that the grizzled little man was not one with whom to trifle, the two Scouts quickly raised their hands.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Jack and Ken did not understand the words, but the meaning was clear enough.
