used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
anew
From this reading WHAT WOODCRAFT TOLD "There it is again, Paul!"
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why, yes, I do believe you are right, fellows," he said, calmly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Why, yes, I do believe you are right, fellows," he said, calmly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The three were crouching in the bushes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "Why, yes, I do believe you are right, fellows," he said, calmly.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading The three were crouching in the bushes.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why, yes, I do believe you are right, fellows," he said, calmly.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Why, yes, I do believe you are right, fellows," he said, calmly.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
a quick look
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, yes, I do believe you are right, fellows," he said, calmly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three were crouching in the bushes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT WOODCRAFT TOLD "There it is again, Paul!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHAT WOODCRAFT TOLD "There it is again, Paul!"
and nothing more
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading WHAT WOODCRAFT TOLD "There it is again, Paul!"
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Why, yes, I do believe you are right, fellows," he said, calmly.
move upward
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why, yes, I do believe you are right, fellows," he said, calmly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three were crouching in the bushes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WHAT WOODCRAFT TOLD "There it is again, Paul!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three were crouching in the bushes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading WHAT WOODCRAFT TOLD "There it is again, Paul!"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
we're
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From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three were crouching in the bushes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT WOODCRAFT TOLD "There it is again, Paul!"
at the time that
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, yes, I do believe you are right, fellows," he said, calmly.
WOODCRAFTnoun
skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
From this reading WHAT WOODCRAFT TOLD "There it is again, Paul!"
an affirmative
From this reading "Why, yes, I do believe you are right, fellows," he said, calmly.
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet Paul had not caught a glimpse of the object which seemed to disturb both of his friends; but he was looking sharply now.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As sure as you live we're being followed, boys!" and Wallace allowed his voice to rise just above a hoarse whisper when he made this energetic remark.
