Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An' yez tho't ye could wrastle wid Terence O'Boyle?

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

someone who offers opposition

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

someone who attacks

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

give encouragement to

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading An' yez tho't ye could wrastle wid Terence O'Boyle?

informal intensifiers

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

with great urgency

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading GLEN'S ESCAPE FROM THE INDIANS.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GLEN'S ESCAPE FROM THE INDIANS.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GLEN'S ESCAPE FROM THE INDIANS.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading GLEN'S ESCAPE FROM THE INDIANS.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?

immediately past

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading An' yez tho't ye could wrastle wid Terence O'Boyle?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

and nothing more

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

move hurridly

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?

plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

in a strange manner

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?

past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?

in a confused mass

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

From this reading An' yez tho't ye could wrastle wid Terence O'Boyle?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GLEN'S ESCAPE FROM THE INDIANS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?

in or at that place or location

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading An' yez tho't ye could wrastle wid Terence O'Boyle?

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

the sound of heavy treading or stomping

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?

in a way that was not expected

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

in or at the place that

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

which person or people

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading An' yez tho't ye could wrastle wid Terence O'Boyle?

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As Glen struggled desperately, but well-nigh hopelessly, with the assailant who had risen so unexpectedly to bar his escape, there came a crashing volley of shots, a loud cheer, and a rush of trampling feet through the willows and tangled undergrowth.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The boy only dimly wondered at these sounds as he was flung to the ground, where he lay breathless, with his arms pinned tightly to the earth, and expecting that each instant would be his last.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading An' yez tho't ye could wrastle wid Terence O'Boyle?

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then he became strangely conscious that his antagonist was talking in a language that he understood, and was saying, "Yez would, would ye?