used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
Boggs
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From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
climbernounUS /ˈklaɪmər/
a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
CurtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
Danged
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From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
don't
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From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading He no longer doubted their purpose.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
the act of departing
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
half-raised
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From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
how
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From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
and nothing more
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
for more time
From this reading He no longer doubted their purpose.
a particular point in time
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
be obedient to
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He no longer doubted their purpose.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
the season of growth
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Danged if I see just how I am going to get up to that first limb,” muttered the scout.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I never was much of a climber,” and he started around the tree, obviously to find a way to ascend its trunk, but really to test the intentions of his companions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No sooner had he moved than their rifles were half-raised and they seemed ready to spring upon him.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Come, why don’t you obey orders?” growled Lieutenant Boggs, as Cavalry Curt hesitated a moment.
