used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The drought of late summer had made mountain and mesa a tinder box.
cañon
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From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
not accessible to view
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
being joined in close association
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
COWARDICEnounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
cropsnounUS /krɑːps/
plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
Davison
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From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
droughtnounUS /draʊt/
a shortage of rainfall
From this reading The drought of late summer had made mountain and mesa a tinder box.
endangerverbUS /enˈdeɪndʒər/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
flarenounUS /fler/
a shape that spreads outward
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hence Justin turned from the trail and rode rapidly toward the fire.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
for this reason
From this reading Hence Justin turned from the trail and rode rapidly toward the fire.
HEROISMnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
Justin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The drought of late summer had made mountain and mesa a tinder box.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
for more time
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The drought of late summer had made mountain and mesa a tinder box.
mesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading The drought of late summer had made mountain and mesa a tinder box.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The drought of late summer had made mountain and mesa a tinder box.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
not any; not one
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
with speed
From this reading Hence Justin turned from the trail and rode rapidly toward the fire.
ravagingnounUS /ˈrævɪdʒɪŋ/
plundering with excessive damage and destruction
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Hence Justin turned from the trail and rode rapidly toward the fire.
sedgenounUS /sedʒ/
grasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The drought of late summer had made mountain and mesa a tinder box.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
tindernounUS /ˈtɪndər/
material for starting a fire
From this reading The drought of late summer had made mountain and mesa a tinder box.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Hence Justin turned from the trail and rode rapidly toward the fire.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Hence Justin turned from the trail and rode rapidly toward the fire.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Hence Justin turned from the trail and rode rapidly toward the fire.
unharvested
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Forest fires were ravaging the mountains, and for days the air had been filled with a haze of smoke through which the sun shone like a ball of copper.
at the time that
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
Wingate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COWARDICE AND HEROISM Though Justin Wingate was no longer connected with the Davison ranch he was not the less concerned when he beheld the sudden flare of flame near the head of the cañon and the cloud of smoke which now concealed it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A fire starting there in the tall grass and sedge might destroy much of the Davison range, and would endanger the unharvested crops and the homes of the valley farmers.
