used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
in a state of sleep
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
brewedverbUS /bruːd/
past form of “brew” — prepare by brewing
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading If the weeping willow could but have known their business it would have laughed rather than wept.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If the weeping willow could but have known their business it would have laughed rather than wept.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the weeping willow could but have known their business it would have laughed rather than wept.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
placed crosswise
From this reading They crossed the frontier of the village unnoticed.
Deadham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
enclose with a fence
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading They crossed the frontier of the village unnoticed.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the weeping willow could but have known their business it would have laughed rather than wept.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the weeping willow could but have known their business it would have laughed rather than wept.
invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
involving invasion or aggressive attack
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If the weeping willow could but have known their business it would have laughed rather than wept.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
immediately past
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading If the weeping willow could but have known their business it would have laughed rather than wept.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
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 Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
McCrockett's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
and nothing more
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
on the contrary
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
roosternounUS /ˈruːstər/
adult male chicken
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If the weeping willow could but have known their business it would have laughed rather than wept.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The only sentinel there was a rooster on a fence and he was asleep at his post, or rather his perch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They crossed the frontier of the village unnoticed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading They crossed the frontier of the village unnoticed.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They crossed the frontier of the village unnoticed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
showing sorrow
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading If the weeping willow could but have known their business it would have laughed rather than wept.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
in or at the place that
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Thus it happened that while Scout Harris, friend and champion of the dumb creatures, was preparing to receive the tribute that was due him, two scouts of his patrol were tramping along the dusty road as the sun went down, on the last part of their long hike to North Deadham.
willownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading The invading column passed through McCrockett’s Lane and rested under a weeping willow tree, where they kindled a little fire and brewed some coffee and fried some bacon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the weeping willow could but have known their business it would have laughed rather than wept.
