used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From a distance came the steady rumble that told of transport wagons on the move.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Fenton wore the uniform of a cavalry officer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading From a distance came the steady rumble that told of transport wagons on the move.
divisible by two
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
Fenton
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From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
flickerverbUS /ˈflɪkər/
move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
set up or found
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From a distance came the steady rumble that told of transport wagons on the move.
GustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From a distance came the steady rumble that told of transport wagons on the move.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Fenton wore the uniform of a cavalry officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading From a distance came the steady rumble that told of transport wagons on the move.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
make steady
From this reading From a distance came the steady rumble that told of transport wagons on the move.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LETTER OF FAREWELL Fenton sat on a camp stool beneath the sloping sides of a canvas tent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading From a distance came the steady rumble that told of transport wagons on the move.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Outside could be heard the even tramp of a sentry, and at rare intervals the thud of horses' hoofs.
transportnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading From a distance came the steady rumble that told of transport wagons on the move.
uncertainlyadverbUS /ənˈsɜːrtənli/
in an unsteady manner
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Fenton wore the uniform of a cavalry officer.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading From a distance came the steady rumble that told of transport wagons on the move.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Gusts of wind found their way inside, causing the candle that stood on a small table beside him to flicker uncertainly.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Fenton wore the uniform of a cavalry officer.
