used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Utter darkness came like the blowing out of a candle in a vault.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Utter darkness came like the blowing out of a candle in a vault.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
the act of burning something
From this reading The extinguishment of the burning roof, for the time, was complete.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Utter darkness came like the blowing out of a candle in a vault.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Utter darkness came like the blowing out of a candle in a vault.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The extinguishment of the burning roof, for the time, was complete.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Utter darkness came like the blowing out of a candle in a vault.
extinguishment
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From this reading The extinguishment of the burning roof, for the time, was complete.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The extinguishment of the burning roof, for the time, was complete.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Utter darkness came like the blowing out of a candle in a vault.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
Jo
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From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Utter darkness came like the blowing out of a candle in a vault.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TUG OF WAR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Utter darkness came like the blowing out of a candle in a vault.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The extinguishment of the burning roof, for the time, was complete.
StingernounUS /ˈstɪŋər/
a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TUG OF WAR.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The extinguishment of the burning roof, for the time, was complete.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
trap-door
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From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
TUGverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading THE TUG OF WAR.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Utter darkness came like the blowing out of a candle in a vault.
varmints
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From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading Utter darkness came like the blowing out of a candle in a vault.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE TUG OF WAR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The extinguishment of the burning roof, for the time, was complete.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
which person or people
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "The varmints know what it means!" muttered Jo Stinger, who made a hurried retreat along the roof toward the trap-door, which had been thrown wide open in readiness for his reception.
Wyandots
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From this reading The Wyandots were quick to learn the cause of the sudden darkness, and they opened a brisk fire on the roof.
