used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Was it you, Krok?" and I shook both his hands heartily, while he held the flask between his knees.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Was it you, Krok?" and I shook both his hands heartily, while he held the flask between his knees.
confined by bonds
From this reading The carried men were bound, and the others were strangers to me.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
the act of burning something
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The carried men were bound, and the others were strangers to me.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
start firing a weapon
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "And my grandfather?"
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Was it you, Krok?" and I shook both his hands heartily, while he held the flask between his knees.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Was it you, Krok?" and I shook both his hands heartily, while he held the flask between his knees.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Was it you, Krok?" and I shook both his hands heartily, while he held the flask between his knees.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "Was it you, Krok?" and I shook both his hands heartily, while he held the flask between his knees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
HOW
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From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading "Was it you, Krok?" and I shook both his hands heartily, while he held the flask between his knees.
Krok
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From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The carried men were bound, and the others were strangers to me.
the force of workers available
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
others
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From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "Was it you, Krok?" and I shook both his hands heartily, while he held the flask between his knees.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The carried men were bound, and the others were strangers to me.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
carry out
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A flask was put to my mouth, and I took a pull at it, and turned to find Krok smiling his content at my recovery.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
at the time that
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Was it you, Krok?" and I shook both his hands heartily, while he held the flask between his knees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading HOW WE RAN AGAINST THE LAW FOR THE SAKE OF A WOMAN When I recovered sufficiently to take notice of things, I was sitting in the tunnel with my back against the wall, a big fire of broken wood was burning brightly, and men were carrying in others from the harbour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Was it you, Krok?" and I shook both his hands heartily, while he held the flask between his knees.
