used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
(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 All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No doubt of it," answered the major.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I pelieve somebody lives in that house," exclaimed the captain, drawing back in the bushes.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading "I pelieve somebody lives in that house," exclaimed the captain, drawing back in the bushes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I pelieve somebody lives in that house," exclaimed the captain, drawing back in the bushes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "No doubt of it," answered the major.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "I pelieve somebody lives in that house," exclaimed the captain, drawing back in the bushes.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
set up or found
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I pelieve somebody lives in that house," exclaimed the captain, drawing back in the bushes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I pelieve somebody lives in that house," exclaimed the captain, drawing back in the bushes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No doubt of it," answered the major.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I pelieve somebody lives in that house," exclaimed the captain, drawing back in the bushes.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
not any; not one
From this reading "No doubt of it," answered the major.
Now'snounUS /naʊz/
possessive form of “now” — the momentary present
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
a course of conduct
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
pelieve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I pelieve somebody lives in that house," exclaimed the captain, drawing back in the bushes.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
with speed
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
RescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading The Rescue.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "I pelieve somebody lives in that house," exclaimed the captain, drawing back in the bushes.
in the near future
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I pelieve somebody lives in that house," exclaimed the captain, drawing back in the bushes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rescue.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading All sounds of the rebels were soon left behind; but our party kept on their way, until they emerged from the woods, and found themselves in full view of a plantation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now's our time, boys," exclaimed the major; "come on, and load your guns as you run;" and he started rapidly down the path.
