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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But so far there was not a sign of preparation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

in a busy manner

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But so far there was not a sign of preparation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

the act of building or putting up

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But so far there was not a sign of preparation.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

set up or found

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

to a considerable degree

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

a particular point in time

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But so far there was not a sign of preparation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

someone who looks on

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

during or for the length of one night

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading But so far there was not a sign of preparation.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

not used up

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading But so far there was not a sign of preparation.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But so far there was not a sign of preparation.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But so far there was not a sign of preparation.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

plural of “trapper” — someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Flight by Night As the dusk came and settled down upon the peaceful town of Albany, it found the little band of trappers seated about their camp fire, smoking heavily and discussing the question of their flight in earnest and low-pitched tones.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But so far there was not a sign of preparation.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They had already taken their evening meal, and were ready to set out at any moment.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To the casual or the curious onlooker, the little party seemed to have every intention of remaining overnight, more particularly as the sky was overcast, and the rude leather shanty which they had been busily erecting showed that they expected rain, and had prepared a shelter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You wouldn't think that there was a question of danger or of our clearing out, boys," said Judge Mainwaring, as he stared round at his comrades.