used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
Barney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Listen, Barney.
BarrelsnounUS /ˈbærəlz/
the amount that many barrels might hold
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
clamberedverbUS /ˈklæmbərd/
past form of “clamber” — climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
Elbel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
gullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now let's see what he has to say," said Jack, unfolding the paper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
a small worthless amount
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
Lepoko
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
let's
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From this reading "Now let's see what he has to say," said Jack, unfolding the paper.
hear with intention
From this reading "Listen, Barney.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
not any; not one
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
a brief written record
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now let's see what he has to say," said Jack, unfolding the paper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now let's see what he has to say," said Jack, unfolding the paper.
express in words
From this reading "Now let's see what he has to say," said Jack, unfolding the paper.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Now let's see what he has to say," said Jack, unfolding the paper.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
carry out
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading "Now let's see what he has to say," said Jack, unfolding the paper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Elbel's Barrels The negro looked by no means comfortable as he clambered up the steep side of the gully from the bed of the stream and approached the fort.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading But perceiving that he had a note in his hand, Jack ordered Lepoko to lean over the wall and take the paper on the point of a spear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was no gate in the western face, and the man seemed somewhat uncertain what to do.
