used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
barricadenounUS /ˈbærəkeɪd/
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
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From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
convictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
start firing a weapon
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
FLAGnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
harmlesslyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrmləsli/
in a harmless manner
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
pingedverbUS /pɪŋd/
past form of “ping” — hit with a pinging noise
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Luckily the little band of hunters were so placed that the shower of bullets pinged harmlessly against the thick logs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
TRUCEnounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading A FLAG OF TRUCE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever a convict showed an arm or leg one of the defenders' rifles cracked and a howl of pain from the forest sometimes followed the report.
in or at the place that
From this reading Charley crept to where Walter was crouching, his face flushed and eyes shining as he peered eagerly through a crack between the logs watching for a chance to shoot.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading From the woods beyond the barricade the convicts were pouring in a rapid fire upon its defenders.
