used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
from appearances alone
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
bandananounUS /ˌbænˈdænə/
large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The man with the pistol crouched in the bow, his slicker thrown open, now that the rain had stopped.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading The man with the pistol crouched in the bow, his slicker thrown open, now that the rain had stopped.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
knottedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːtɪd/
tied with a knot
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
Lenape
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
held up in the air
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man with the pistol crouched in the bow, his slicker thrown open, now that the rain had stopped.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The man with the pistol crouched in the bow, his slicker thrown open, now that the rain had stopped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The man with the pistol crouched in the bow, his slicker thrown open, now that the rain had stopped.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading The man with the pistol crouched in the bow, his slicker thrown open, now that the rain had stopped.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The man with the pistol crouched in the bow, his slicker thrown open, now that the rain had stopped.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
a strong line
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
slickernounUS /ˈslɪkər/
a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
From this reading The man with the pistol crouched in the bow, his slicker thrown open, now that the rain had stopped.
sloshedadjective
very drunk
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
soakingnounUS /ˈsoʊkɪŋ/
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
express in speech
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The man with the pistol crouched in the bow, his slicker thrown open, now that the rain had stopped.
tarpaulin-wrapped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The man with the pistol crouched in the bow, his slicker thrown open, now that the rain had stopped.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither could speak, for bandana handkerchiefs were knotted tightly between their teeth, so that they had barely a chance to breathe.
trailersnounUS /ˈtreɪlərz/
plural of “trailer” — someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
Trussedadjective
bound or secured closely
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
unyieldingadjectiveUS /əˈnjiːldɪŋ/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tarpaulin-wrapped bundle containing the provisions stolen from the Lenape trailers was dumped next to their heads.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They lay on the unyielding ribs of the craft, which apparently leaked, for several inches of chilly water sloshed about beneath them and ran down their necks, soaking their already damp clothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trussed with light rope like a pair of fowl ready for slaughter, the two boys were lifted one by one in the Indian’s arms and laid in the bottom of his dirty canoe.
