used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "Cease firing!" blared the bugle, and the spiteful rattle of the soldiers' guns stopped abruptly.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Objects of this hue did not long remain like the driven snow among the Yaquis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
blaredverbUS /blerd/
past form of “blare” — make a strident sound
From this reading "Cease firing!" blared the bugle, and the spiteful rattle of the soldiers' guns stopped abruptly.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading "Cease firing!" blared the bugle, and the spiteful rattle of the soldiers' guns stopped abruptly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Cease firing!" blared the bugle, and the spiteful rattle of the soldiers' guns stopped abruptly.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Objects of this hue did not long remain like the driven snow among the Yaquis.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE TRICK DISCOVERED Truly enough, this had happened.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Objects of this hue did not long remain like the driven snow among the Yaquis.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE TRICK DISCOVERED Truly enough, this had happened.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading "Cease firing!" blared the bugle, and the spiteful rattle of the soldiers' guns stopped abruptly.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
fro
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From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Cease firing!" blared the bugle, and the spiteful rattle of the soldiers' guns stopped abruptly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TRICK DISCOVERED Truly enough, this had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE TRICK DISCOVERED Truly enough, this had happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Objects of this hue did not long remain like the driven snow among the Yaquis.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Objects of this hue did not long remain like the driven snow among the Yaquis.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Objects of this hue did not long remain like the driven snow among the Yaquis.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Objects of this hue did not long remain like the driven snow among the Yaquis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
on one occasion
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading "Cease firing!" blared the bugle, and the spiteful rattle of the soldiers' guns stopped abruptly.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Objects of this hue did not long remain like the driven snow among the Yaquis.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Objects of this hue did not long remain like the driven snow among the Yaquis.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Cease firing!" blared the bugle, and the spiteful rattle of the soldiers' guns stopped abruptly.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading "Cease firing!" blared the bugle, and the spiteful rattle of the soldiers' guns stopped abruptly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "Cease firing!" blared the bugle, and the spiteful rattle of the soldiers' guns stopped abruptly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRICK DISCOVERED Truly enough, this had happened.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE TRICK DISCOVERED Truly enough, this had happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
the upper part of anything
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading THE TRICK DISCOVERED Truly enough, this had happened.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE TRICK DISCOVERED Truly enough, this had happened.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
a Caucasian
From this reading To and fro, on the end of his gun, he waved not exactly a white flag, but a dirty rag that once might have been white.
Yaqui
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On top of one of the jagged rocks, behind which they had conducted the defense that had failed, stood a ragged Yaqui Indian.
Yaquis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Objects of this hue did not long remain like the driven snow among the Yaquis.
