used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
American'snounUS /əˈmerɪkənz/
possessive form of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Under the American's brisk directions the Mohammedans unloaded the animals and tied them near the well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Sir Lionel's story had excited his gravest fears.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Under the American's brisk directions the Mohammedans unloaded the animals and tied them near the well.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
breechloadernoun
a gun that is loaded at the breech
From this reading Mirai Khan primed his breechloader resignedly.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Under the American's brisk directions the Mohammedans unloaded the animals and tied them near the well.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The stores they carried to the outer bushes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The stores they carried to the outer bushes.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Under the American's brisk directions the Mohammedans unloaded the animals and tied them near the well.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading And Sir Lionel's story had excited his gravest fears.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading And Sir Lionel's story had excited his gravest fears.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
gravestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəst/
superlative of “grave” — dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading And Sir Lionel's story had excited his gravest fears.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Sir Lionel's story had excited his gravest fears.
KhannounUS /kɑːn/
a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading Mirai Khan primed his breechloader resignedly.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
immediately past
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
Lionel's
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From this reading And Sir Lionel's story had excited his gravest fears.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
Mirai
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From this reading Mirai Khan primed his breechloader resignedly.
Mohammedans
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From this reading Under the American's brisk directions the Mohammedans unloaded the animals and tied them near the well.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Under the American's brisk directions the Mohammedans unloaded the animals and tied them near the well.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
not any; not one
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The stores they carried to the outer bushes.
primedadjectiveUS /praɪmd/
(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed
From this reading Mirai Khan primed his breechloader resignedly.
resignedlyadverb
with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner
From this reading Mirai Khan primed his breechloader resignedly.
term of address for a man
From this reading And Sir Lionel's story had excited his gravest fears.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The stores they carried to the outer bushes.
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 And Sir Lionel's story had excited his gravest fears.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Under the American's brisk directions the Mohammedans unloaded the animals and tied them near the well.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The stores they carried to the outer bushes.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Under the American's brisk directions the Mohammedans unloaded the animals and tied them near the well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stores they carried to the outer bushes.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the American's brisk directions the Mohammedans unloaded the animals and tied them near the well.
not known
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
unloadedadjectiveUS /ənˈloʊdɪd/
(of weapons) not charged with ammunition
From this reading Under the American's brisk directions the Mohammedans unloaded the animals and tied them near the well.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Under the American's brisk directions the Mohammedans unloaded the animals and tied them near the well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
at the time that
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
which person or people
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A LAST CAMP Gray had no means of knowing who the newcomers were, but experience had taught him the value of an armed front when dealing with an unknown element.
