used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were surprised to hear a low voice behind them: “I’m watching you both.
in addition
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER ENCOUNTER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading They were surprised to hear a low voice behind them: “I’m watching you both.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were surprised to hear a low voice behind them: “I’m watching you both.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading ANOTHER ENCOUNTER.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
the act of departing
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
let have
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading They were surprised to hear a low voice behind them: “I’m watching you both.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
I'm
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From this reading “Like one of Sleuthy’s Wampanoags, I’m on your trail.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Like one of Sleuthy’s Wampanoags, I’m on your trail.”
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They were surprised to hear a low voice behind them: “I’m watching you both.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
Needn't
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From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Like one of Sleuthy’s Wampanoags, I’m on your trail.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Like one of Sleuthy’s Wampanoags, I’m on your trail.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
Phil
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From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
with low volume
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
RangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
Sleuthy's
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From this reading “Like one of Sleuthy’s Wampanoags, I’m on your trail.”
SpringernounUS /ˈsprɪŋər/
the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading They were surprised to hear a low voice behind them: “I’m watching you both.
sus-sneak
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From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were surprised to hear a low voice behind them: “I’m watching you both.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were surprised to hear a low voice behind them: “I’m watching you both.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading “Like one of Sleuthy’s Wampanoags, I’m on your trail.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading They were surprised to hear a low voice behind them: “I’m watching you both.
Wampanoags
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From this reading “Like one of Sleuthy’s Wampanoags, I’m on your trail.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the morning Grant was the first to awaken, but, although he got up as quietly as possible, Springer heard him and also crept out of the blankets.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading They were surprised to hear a low voice behind them: “I’m watching you both.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were surprised to hear a low voice behind them: “I’m watching you both.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
you're
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From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Needn’t think you’re going to sus-sneak off by your lonesome, you old Texas Ranger,” chuckled Phil, following Rod from the tent.
