used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sure, a little smoke won't do us any harm," he exclaimed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Sure, a little smoke won't do us any harm," he exclaimed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
rid of obstructions
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Sure, a little smoke won't do us any harm," he exclaimed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Sure, a little smoke won't do us any harm," he exclaimed.
fagots
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From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
ground-flooradjective
on the floor closest to level with the ground
From this reading I therefore thought our safest plan would be to remain on the ground-floor, as Tim had proposed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I therefore thought our safest plan would be to remain on the ground-floor, as Tim had proposed.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "Sure, a little smoke won't do us any harm," he exclaimed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sure, a little smoke won't do us any harm," he exclaimed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
Lejoillie
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From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Sure, a little smoke won't do us any harm," he exclaimed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
and nothing more
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I therefore thought our safest plan would be to remain on the ground-floor, as Tim had proposed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading I therefore thought our safest plan would be to remain on the ground-floor, as Tim had proposed.
having a point
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
RedskinsnounUS /ˈredskɪnz/
plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I therefore thought our safest plan would be to remain on the ground-floor, as Tim had proposed.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I therefore thought our safest plan would be to remain on the ground-floor, as Tim had proposed.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading "Sure, a little smoke won't do us any harm," he exclaimed.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure, a little smoke won't do us any harm," he exclaimed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I therefore thought our safest plan would be to remain on the ground-floor, as Tim had proposed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I therefore thought our safest plan would be to remain on the ground-floor, as Tim had proposed.
Tim
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From this reading I therefore thought our safest plan would be to remain on the ground-floor, as Tim had proposed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
trap-door
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From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sure, a little smoke won't do us any harm," he exclaimed.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
at the time that
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The Redskins will have to clear away the ashes before they can get in, an' we shall then have an opportunity of shooting down not a few of them when they do that."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I, however, pointed out that they might fill the interior of the building with fagots, and setting them on fire, literally roast us.
won't
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From this reading "Sure, a little smoke won't do us any harm," he exclaimed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lejoillie proposed that we should retire to the upper story, to which the Indians would not probably venture to ascend, as it could only be reached by a trap-door.
