used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The blacks were in fact walking about, now gazing toward the brig, now along the opening toward the sea.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Won't this scare the niggers?" said Drew as they stopped to reconnoitre.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "It doesn't seem to," replied Oliver, as they peered between the trunks of some newly-sprung-up palms.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading The blacks were in fact walking about, now gazing toward the brig, now along the opening toward the sea.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading The blacks were in fact walking about, now gazing toward the brig, now along the opening toward the sea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading "They're taking it coolly enough."
recognizable; marked
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
doesn't
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From this reading "It doesn't seem to," replied Oliver, as they peered between the trunks of some newly-sprung-up palms.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "Won't this scare the niggers?" said Drew as they stopped to reconnoitre.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "They're taking it coolly enough."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The blacks were in fact walking about, now gazing toward the brig, now along the opening toward the sea.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The blacks were in fact walking about, now gazing toward the brig, now along the opening toward the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It doesn't seem to," replied Oliver, as they peered between the trunks of some newly-sprung-up palms.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
newly-sprung-up
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From this reading "It doesn't seem to," replied Oliver, as they peered between the trunks of some newly-sprung-up palms.
niggers
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From this reading "Won't this scare the niggers?" said Drew as they stopped to reconnoitre.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "It doesn't seem to," replied Oliver, as they peered between the trunks of some newly-sprung-up palms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The blacks were in fact walking about, now gazing toward the brig, now along the opening toward the sea.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading "It doesn't seem to," replied Oliver, as they peered between the trunks of some newly-sprung-up palms.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading "It doesn't seem to," replied Oliver, as they peered between the trunks of some newly-sprung-up palms.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
reconnoitreverbUS /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading "Won't this scare the niggers?" said Drew as they stopped to reconnoitre.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It doesn't seem to," replied Oliver, as they peered between the trunks of some newly-sprung-up palms.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Won't this scare the niggers?" said Drew as they stopped to reconnoitre.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading "Won't this scare the niggers?" said Drew as they stopped to reconnoitre.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The blacks were in fact walking about, now gazing toward the brig, now along the opening toward the sea.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It doesn't seem to," replied Oliver, as they peered between the trunks of some newly-sprung-up palms.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It doesn't seem to," replied Oliver, as they peered between the trunks of some newly-sprung-up palms.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "Won't this scare the niggers?" said Drew as they stopped to reconnoitre.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "They're taking it coolly enough."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
They're
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From this reading "They're taking it coolly enough."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Won't this scare the niggers?" said Drew as they stopped to reconnoitre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Won't this scare the niggers?" said Drew as they stopped to reconnoitre.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The blacks were in fact walking about, now gazing toward the brig, now along the opening toward the sea.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading "It doesn't seem to," replied Oliver, as they peered between the trunks of some newly-sprung-up palms.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The blacks were in fact walking about, now gazing toward the brig, now along the opening toward the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The blacks were in fact walking about, now gazing toward the brig, now along the opening toward the sea.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The plan was decided upon, and keeping along the edge of the forest, they went cautiously on, sensible now that the tremulous motion of the earth was on the increase, while in addition there came a short sharp report from the mountain.
Won't
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From this reading "Won't this scare the niggers?" said Drew as they stopped to reconnoitre.
