used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
(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 "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
Burrnock
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From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
BuzzardnounUS /ˈbʌzərd/
a New World vulture that is common in South America and Central America and the southern United States
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
coilnounUS /kɔɪl/
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Make a loop in one end," commanded the elder Burrnock.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Drag him to th' pit!" cried the leader.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
don't
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From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
DragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading "Drag him to th' pit!" cried the leader.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "Make a loop in one end," commanded the elder Burrnock.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Make a loop in one end," commanded the elder Burrnock.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
fer
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From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
hyur
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From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Make a loop in one end," commanded the elder Burrnock.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "Drag him to th' pit!" cried the leader.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
full of life and energy
From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
loopverbUS /luːp/
move in loops
From this reading "Make a loop in one end," commanded the elder Burrnock.
engage in
From this reading "Make a loop in one end," commanded the elder Burrnock.
a particular point in time
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
noosenounUS /nuːs/
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading "Drag him to th' pit!" cried the leader.
with speed
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
a strong line
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
Snap's
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From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading "Drag him to th' pit!" cried the leader.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Be lively, too, fer we don't want to fool with him hyur all day."
at the time that
From this reading When the rope had been arranged to their satisfaction, the noose was slipped over Little Snap's shoulders, so the cord encircled his body under the arms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Buzzard Burrnock quickly entered one of the dark recesses of the cavern, returning a moment later with a coil of rope on his arm.
