used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A gun cracked and chips of stone flew up very close to their feet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BAY IN THE CANYON.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading AT BAY IN THE CANYON.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
CANYONnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading AT BAY IN THE CANYON.
chipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
From this reading A gun cracked and chips of stone flew up very close to their feet.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A gun cracked and chips of stone flew up very close to their feet.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading A gun cracked and chips of stone flew up very close to their feet.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading This was quite enough to tell the others what sort of danger menaced them.
the act of departing
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This was quite enough to tell the others what sort of danger menaced them.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A gun cracked and chips of stone flew up very close to their feet.
a boy or man
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading A gun cracked and chips of stone flew up very close to their feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading A gun cracked and chips of stone flew up very close to their feet.
half-pulled
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From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT BAY IN THE CANYON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading This was quite enough to tell the others what sort of danger menaced them.
a particular point in time
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
others
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From this reading This was quite enough to tell the others what sort of danger menaced them.
pellmell
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From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This was quite enough to tell the others what sort of danger menaced them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This was quite enough to tell the others what sort of danger menaced them.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A gun cracked and chips of stone flew up very close to their feet.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
express in words
From this reading This was quite enough to tell the others what sort of danger menaced them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT BAY IN THE CANYON.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A gun cracked and chips of stone flew up very close to their feet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This was quite enough to tell the others what sort of danger menaced them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was quite enough to tell the others what sort of danger menaced them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A gun cracked and chips of stone flew up very close to their feet.
precisely as stated
From this reading A gun cracked and chips of stone flew up very close to their feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It doubtless acted as a spur to hasten their departure from the open, for in another moment they were to be seen huddled under a shelf of rock, each fellow eagerly handling his rifle as though ready to give a good account of himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Dodge back!" suddenly snapped Ned, as he seized hold of Jimmy and half-pulled him along; while Harry and Jack, although they did not understand what it was all about, made haste to tumble pellmell in the direction the scout master was dragging the fourth chum.
