used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAILURE The boys soon had their camp in order.
anew
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
(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 "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
make certain of
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A FAILURE The boys soon had their camp in order.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A FAILURE The boys soon had their camp in order.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
an act that fails
From this reading A FAILURE The boys soon had their camp in order.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
start firing a weapon
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
gaggedverbUS /ɡæɡd/
inflected form of “gag” — prevent from speaking out
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FAILURE The boys soon had their camp in order.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FAILURE The boys soon had their camp in order.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
jawsnounUS /dʒɔːz/
plural of “jaw” — the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
JetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
Jim
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From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
immediately past
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
engage in
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
muzzle-loader
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
not any; not one
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A FAILURE The boys soon had their camp in order.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
more desirable than another
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
in the near future
From this reading A FAILURE The boys soon had their camp in order.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FAILURE The boys soon had their camp in order.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A FAILURE The boys soon had their camp in order.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Jim insisted on carrying his muzzle-loader on this expedition, believing it a more trustworthy weapon than the revolver, and Jet made no objections, although he would have much preferred that the ancient musket had been left behind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The prisoners were gagged again; their bonds examined to make certain there could be no chance of an escape, and the smouldering remains of the fire carefully extinguished.
at the time that
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys did not draw the boat upon shore when they landed with Bob, therefore they had nothing to do but step on board.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I reckon everything will be safe if we are gone all night," Jet said, as he looked around for the last time to assure himself nothing had been forgotten; "but those fellows would have a pain in their jaws if we should stay so long."
