Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The sounds came from a point some two hundred feet beyond the line.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

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

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The sounds came from a point some two hundred feet beyond the line.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

lacking funds

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The sounds came from a point some two hundred feet beyond the line.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

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

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

divisible by two

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading EXCITING EVENTS.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading EXCITING EVENTS.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The sounds came from a point some two hundred feet beyond the line.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

made afraid

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sounds came from a point some two hundred feet beyond the line.

the act of departing

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

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

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

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

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

ten 10s

From this reading The sounds came from a point some two hundred feet beyond the line.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The sounds came from a point some two hundred feet beyond the line.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

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

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The sounds came from a point some two hundred feet beyond the line.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The sounds came from a point some two hundred feet beyond the line.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

the driver of a team of horses doing hauling

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

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

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading EVEN before they reached the guard line, the little party could plainly hear the groans that had so frightened the Spanish sentinel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The sounds came from a point some two hundred feet beyond the line.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Suddenly the teamster with an oath broke into a run and the boys followed close at his heels.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Between the spells of groaning would come noises like a struggle going on, a heavy fall, then more groans.