used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
CAPTUREDverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
fire-arms
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From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
hereaboutsadverbUS /ˈhɪrəbaʊts/
in this general vicinity
From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
temporary military shelter
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
it's
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From this reading “But it’s not likely.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading “But it’s not likely.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
the light of the Moon
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
mountain-side
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From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
information about recent and important events
From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “But it’s not likely.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
SHAWNEES
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From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
without speaking
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
carry out
From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
they'd
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From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
we've
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From this reading If we’ve enemies hereabouts they’d not take that way of getting news of us to each other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “It may have been a signal,” said Boone, as he arose on one knee, his keen eyes searching the great shafts of gray moonlight which lay trailing on the mountain-side.
whoever
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From this reading But nothing followed; whoever fired the shot was a long distance away and the firing of the shot had nothing to do with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAPTURED BY THE SHAWNEES As the ring of the rifle died away, the little band in the hut reached for their fire-arms; with pieces cocked and ready, they stole out and crouched close to the ground, silently waiting.
