used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Wildly did the stout tent sway as the wind broke against it.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
Artha
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From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wildly did the stout tent sway as the wind broke against it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
lacking funds
From this reading Wildly did the stout tent sway as the wind broke against it.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading With a rush and a roar the storm burst upon them.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
people who share difficult work or danger, especially soldiers
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wildly did the stout tent sway as the wind broke against it.
embernounUS /ˈembər/
a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
start firing a weapon
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
and nothing more
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
immediately past
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
Lil
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From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
engage in
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading With a rush and a roar the storm burst upon them.
Rufus
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From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
move hurridly
From this reading With a rush and a roar the storm burst upon them.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
SCOTCHnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading With a rush and a roar the storm burst upon them.
dependable
From this reading Wildly did the stout tent sway as the wind broke against it.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Wildly did the stout tent sway as the wind broke against it.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Wildly did the stout tent sway as the wind broke against it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With a rush and a roar the storm burst upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With a rush and a roar the storm burst upon them.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOTCH BLOOD AMONG other things, Lil Artha had seen to it that a pot of coffee was made ready just before he scattered the fire, and put out the last ember.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
which person or people
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Rufus understood speedily enough why the scout comrades who had had experience went to so much extra pains to fasten it so securely.
WildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Wildly did the stout tent sway as the wind broke against it.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Wildly did the stout tent sway as the wind broke against it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This would keep warm for a long time, and they could manage to make out a supper with some of the things that would not need cooking.
