used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
(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 All the way from Cumberland Mountain he had carried the barrel, which was all that he had saved of the rifle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was aware of the confidence which its recent owner had in its qualities, and he had determined to fashion from it a gun for himself upon which he might rely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
on or to one side
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was aware of the confidence which its recent owner had in its qualities, and he had determined to fashion from it a gun for himself upon which he might rely.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
exhale hard
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All the way from Cumberland Mountain he had carried the barrel, which was all that he had saved of the rifle.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was aware of the confidence which its recent owner had in its qualities, and he had determined to fashion from it a gun for himself upon which he might rely.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading All the way from Cumberland Mountain he had carried the barrel, which was all that he had saved of the rifle.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was aware of the confidence which its recent owner had in its qualities, and he had determined to fashion from it a gun for himself upon which he might rely.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was aware of the confidence which its recent owner had in its qualities, and he had determined to fashion from it a gun for himself upon which he might rely.
fashioningnounUS /ˈfæʃənɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
findernounUS /ˈfaɪndər/
someone who comes upon something after searching
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
set up or found
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All the way from Cumberland Mountain he had carried the barrel, which was all that he had saved of the rifle.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
the force of workers available
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was aware of the confidence which its recent owner had in its qualities, and he had determined to fashion from it a gun for himself upon which he might rely.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading All the way from Cumberland Mountain he had carried the barrel, which was all that he had saved of the rifle.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading He was aware of the confidence which its recent owner had in its qualities, and he had determined to fashion from it a gun for himself upon which he might rely.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
Peleg
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From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He was aware of the confidence which its recent owner had in its qualities, and he had determined to fashion from it a gun for himself upon which he might rely.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading He was aware of the confidence which its recent owner had in its qualities, and he had determined to fashion from it a gun for himself upon which he might rely.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading All the way from Cumberland Mountain he had carried the barrel, which was all that he had saved of the rifle.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the way from Cumberland Mountain he had carried the barrel, which was all that he had saved of the rifle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All the way from Cumberland Mountain he had carried the barrel, which was all that he had saved of the rifle.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading After the weapon had been found, instead of throwing it aside as its finder was tempted to do, Peleg had taken it for himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
which person or people
From this reading The barrel had been part of a gun which belonged to one of the men who had fallen in the recent attack by the Indians, its stock having been shattered by the blow of a hatchet.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading TWO SCOUTS Peleg resumed his congenial occupation, working steadily upon the rifle which he was fashioning.
