used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
(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 Ted pulled out all of the pails which were in the truck and handed them around as fast as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Ted pulled out all of the pails which were in the truck and handed them around as fast as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ted pulled out all of the pails which were in the truck and handed them around as fast as possible.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading Ted was running toward the truck for pails and the boys, awakening to the seriousness of the situation, followed him.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Ted pulled out all of the pails which were in the truck and handed them around as fast as possible.
start firing a weapon
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
fireplacesnounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪsəz/
plural of “fireplace” — an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ted was running toward the truck for pails and the boys, awakening to the seriousness of the situation, followed him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Ted pulled out all of the pails which were in the truck and handed them around as fast as possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ted was running toward the truck for pails and the boys, awakening to the seriousness of the situation, followed him.
HOGSnounUS /hɑːɡz/
plural of “hog” — a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
a particular point in time
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
pailsnounUS /peɪlz/
plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading Ted was running toward the truck for pails and the boys, awakening to the seriousness of the situation, followed him.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Ted pulled out all of the pails which were in the truck and handed them around as fast as possible.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Ted pulled out all of the pails which were in the truck and handed them around as fast as possible.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Ted was running toward the truck for pails and the boys, awakening to the seriousness of the situation, followed him.
done under pressure
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Ted was running toward the truck for pails and the boys, awakening to the seriousness of the situation, followed him.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Ted was running toward the truck for pails and the boys, awakening to the seriousness of the situation, followed him.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
snatchingverbUS /ˈsnætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Ted was running toward the truck for pails and the boys, awakening to the seriousness of the situation, followed him.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading Ted was running toward the truck for pails and the boys, awakening to the seriousness of the situation, followed him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of them made a hurried trip to the cooking supplies which were piled near the fireplaces, snatching up the pots and pans.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They rushed out of the tent into the open space of the camp, to see the dry pine grove above them glowing with fire.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A VISIT TO HOGS’ HOLLOW The words which Ted shouted to the boys in the tent struck them dumb for a moment, but to their ears was borne the sound of the snapping and crackling.
