used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
brandsnounUS /brændz/
plural of “brand” — a name given to a product or service
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
immediately past
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
the act of departing
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
set afire or burning
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
provided with artificial light
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
a particular point in time
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
a brief written record
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
scorchingadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrtʃɪŋ/
hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rising to his feet he sounded a short note on his horn; then sprang forward and seized one of the blazing brands, and applied it to a tent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At last, John made sure that all his followers must have taken up a favorable position.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The sentries had started on their posts, as they heard the note of the horn; but had stood a moment, irresolute, not knowing what it meant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By this time, although not twenty seconds had elapsed since he had given the signal, a sudden uproar had succeeded the stillness which had reigned in the camp.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The canvas, dried by the scorching sun, lit in an instant and, as the flame leaped up, John ran further among the tents, lighted another and, leaving the brand there, sprang twenty yards away and then threw himself down.
