used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hearing the crackle of a stick, Jack whirled around.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Hearing the crackle of a stick, Jack whirled around.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Jack were disposed to make trouble, he easily could do so.
crackleverbUS /ˈkrækəl/
make a crackling sound
From this reading Hearing the crackle of a stick, Jack whirled around.
CubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
having made preparations
From this reading If Jack were disposed to make trouble, he easily could do so.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If Jack were disposed to make trouble, he easily could do so.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading If Jack were disposed to make trouble, he easily could do so.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
Hatfield
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From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Hearing the crackle of a stick, Jack whirled around.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Jack were disposed to make trouble, he easily could do so.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Undoubtedly it was loaded, he reasoned.
a small worthless amount
From this reading If Jack were disposed to make trouble, he easily could do so.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Undoubtedly it was loaded, he reasoned.
engage in
From this reading If Jack were disposed to make trouble, he easily could do so.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
a brief written record
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading Undoubtedly it was loaded, he reasoned.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Jack were disposed to make trouble, he easily could do so.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Saying nothing to the Cubs of his misgivings, the Cub leader stepped boldly into the clearing.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Hearing the crackle of a stick, Jack whirled around.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
a source of difficulty
From this reading If Jack were disposed to make trouble, he easily could do so.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly it was loaded, he reasoned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Undoubtedly it was loaded, he reasoned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Jack were disposed to make trouble, he easily could do so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hatfield did not fail to note the rifle, which he knew had been taken from Mrs. Jones’ home.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Hearing the crackle of a stick, Jack whirled around.
