used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading The two men stood for an instant like statues, and before them towered the tall, athletic form of Buffalo Bill.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The two men stood for an instant like statues, and before them towered the tall, athletic form of Buffalo Bill.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading The two men stood for an instant like statues, and before them towered the tall, athletic form of Buffalo Bill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He held a revolver in each hand, and was ten feet from them.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading FACE TO FACE WITH ENEMIES.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FACE TO FACE WITH ENEMIES.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He held a revolver in each hand, and was ten feet from them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He held a revolver in each hand, and was ten feet from them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held a revolver in each hand, and was ten feet from them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held a revolver in each hand, and was ten feet from them.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held a revolver in each hand, and was ten feet from them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The two men stood for an instant like statues, and before them towered the tall, athletic form of Buffalo Bill.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
not any; not one
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading He held a revolver in each hand, and was ten feet from them.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading The two men stood for an instant like statues, and before them towered the tall, athletic form of Buffalo Bill.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The two men stood for an instant like statues, and before them towered the tall, athletic form of Buffalo Bill.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The two men stood for an instant like statues, and before them towered the tall, athletic form of Buffalo Bill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He held a revolver in each hand, and was ten feet from them.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FACE TO FACE WITH ENEMIES.
toweredverbUS /ˈtaʊərd/
past form of “tower” — appear very large or occupy a commanding position
From this reading The two men stood for an instant like statues, and before them towered the tall, athletic form of Buffalo Bill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The form of the negro, which they were half bearing, half dragging along, was dropped with a suddenness that was by no mean showing a proper respect for the dead.
which person or people
From this reading The sudden appearance of the chief of the black scouts before them, appearing like an apparition to the two men, who had no thought of danger near, caused them to cry out in mingled terror and utter surprise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FACE TO FACE WITH ENEMIES.
