used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
equally
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The fire upon the seamen continued to be effective.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading The fire upon the seamen continued to be effective.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fire upon the seamen continued to be effective.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The fire upon the seamen continued to be effective.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
Spurey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
thighnounUS /θaɪ/
the part of the leg between the hip and the knee
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fire upon the seamen continued to be effective.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The fire upon the seamen continued to be effective.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
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 The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
which person or people
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The soldiers, who were now without any one to command them, for those who had forced their way to the western side of the rock, finding that advance or retreat was alike impossible, crawled under the sides of the precipice to retreat from a murderous fire which they could not return.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I thought as how this work would be too warm for him," observed Bill Spurey.
people who are wounded
From this reading Move from their post they did not, but one after another they sank wounded on the ground.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," replied Short, who, at the moment, received a bullet in his thigh, and fell down among the rocks.
