used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bullets struck close to the window as the pirates returned the fire.
BulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Bullets struck close to the window as the pirates returned the fire.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CONVERSION OF CAPTAIN JACK "Here they come!" cried Jack from the window.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Here, Williams," said Frank, "take charge of Captain Jack.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Bullets struck close to the window as the pirates returned the fire.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CONVERSION OF CAPTAIN JACK "Here they come!" cried Jack from the window.
CONVERSIONnounUS /kənˈvɜːrʒən/
an event that results in a transformation
From this reading CONVERSION OF CAPTAIN JACK "Here they come!" cried Jack from the window.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading CONVERSION OF CAPTAIN JACK "Here they come!" cried Jack from the window.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Bullets struck close to the window as the pirates returned the fire.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
flitted
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From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Here, Williams," said Frank, "take charge of Captain Jack.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CONVERSION OF CAPTAIN JACK "Here they come!" cried Jack from the window.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading CONVERSION OF CAPTAIN JACK "Here they come!" cried Jack from the window.
a small worthless amount
From this reading CONVERSION OF CAPTAIN JACK "Here they come!" cried Jack from the window.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONVERSION OF CAPTAIN JACK "Here they come!" cried Jack from the window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
others
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From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
piratesnounUS /ˈpaɪrəts/
plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Bullets struck close to the window as the pirates returned the fire.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Bullets struck close to the window as the pirates returned the fire.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here, Williams," said Frank, "take charge of Captain Jack.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Bullets struck close to the window as the pirates returned the fire.
carry out
From this reading "Here, Williams," said Frank, "take charge of Captain Jack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONVERSION OF CAPTAIN JACK "Here they come!" cried Jack from the window.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONVERSION OF CAPTAIN JACK "Here they come!" cried Jack from the window.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bullets struck close to the window as the pirates returned the fire.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Half a dozen forms flitted through the stockade gate and dashed toward the fort.
two times
From this reading Jack's revolver flashed twice and one man rolled over on the ground; but the others came on.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading "Here, Williams," said Frank, "take charge of Captain Jack.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading CONVERSION OF CAPTAIN JACK "Here they come!" cried Jack from the window.
