used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
a quad with a square body
From this reading The French'll lead 'em, and they air the ones we must keep a watch on.
an opposing military force
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
French'll
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From this reading The French'll lead 'em, and they air the ones we must keep a watch on.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Held Up!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
ten 10s
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
it'll
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From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
Jim
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From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The French'll lead 'em, and they air the ones we must keep a watch on.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The French'll lead 'em, and they air the ones we must keep a watch on.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The French'll lead 'em, and they air the ones we must keep a watch on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The French'll lead 'em, and they air the ones we must keep a watch on.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The French'll lead 'em, and they air the ones we must keep a watch on.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
snow-cladadjective
covered with snow
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
express in speech
From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
Steve
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From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
carry out
From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And there air the guns, boys," said Jim, as if he had been calculating their chances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Held Up!
precisely as stated
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
look attentively
From this reading The French'll lead 'em, and they air the ones we must keep a watch on.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The French'll lead 'em, and they air the ones we must keep a watch on.
we've
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From this reading "Up here we've a fort so to speak, and it'll take them braves a time to storm it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with very mixed feelings that Steve and his band of hunters and scouts watched the coming of the French and their Indians, for as the light grew stronger and they were able to see somewhat better, they made out that two hundred at least of the enemy were marching across the snow-clad lake.
