Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

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From this reading "Sufferin' tomcats, but them fellers has their nerve, aber nit."

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

a partially opened flower

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

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From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

remove the dust from

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees

From this reading "Sufferin' tomcats, but them fellers has their nerve, aber nit."

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Sufferin' tomcats, but them fellers has their nerve, aber nit."

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading HELEN MOWBRAY'S WILL.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HELEN MOWBRAY'S WILL.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading "Sufferin' tomcats, but them fellers has their nerve, aber nit."

a luminance unit equal to 1 candle per square meter measured perpendicular to the rays from the source

From this reading "Sufferin' tomcats, but them fellers has their nerve, aber nit."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Sufferin' tomcats, but them fellers has their nerve, aber nit."

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

possessive form of “ted” — a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Sufferin' tomcats, but them fellers has their nerve, aber nit."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

in or at that place or location

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Sufferin' tomcats, but them fellers has their nerve, aber nit."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

in or at the place that

From this reading By the time one could have counted ten there was not a man of Burk's force in sight, but, on looking down the road where it led to the plain that lay before the mountains, the dust of their retreat hung in the air.

which person or people

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading HELEN MOWBRAY'S WILL.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Ben and the major had carried Ted into the house, and the major, who was a good surgeon, had Ted's coat off and was examining his wound.

make a raucous noise

From this reading "We've got 'em on ther run," said Bud, throwing his hat into the air with a joyous yawp.