used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING SHOT.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
encampverbUS /ɪnˈkæmp/
live in or as if in a tent
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
opinion or judgment
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
hiding-place
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From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
and nothing more
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A STARTLING SHOT.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING SHOT.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
the upper part of anything
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
at the time that
From this reading After considerable search, Little Rifle discovered a suitable hiding-place among the rocks, into which they crawled, and almost instantly dropped into a deep slumber, and when the glad sun came up over the mountains, Harry opened his eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With light hearts and buoyant spirits the lads made their way forward.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Little Rifle, understanding precisely their situation, led the way without doubt or hesitation, and in the course of an hour began ascending the ridge, from which he had just made his survey of the Indian lodges and the river.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading By the time that they had reached the top of the ridge, the lads were thoroughly worn out, and concluded to encamp and wait for daylight.
