used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
beadnounUS /biːd/
a small ball with a hole through the middle
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
Billee
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From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
someone who is a detective
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
Dobb
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From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
FlaringadjectiveUS /ˈflerɪŋ/
streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
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 THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?"
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
in motion
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
cut with a saw
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
the state of being asleep
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
smolderingadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By the light of this Dick saw the figure hurrying out of the maze of sleeping bodies in the camp.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And there was light enough to see, though dimly, that the figure was that of an old man.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE WARNING Flaring up suddenly, a stick, in the embers of the fire which had long been smoldering, burst into blaze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Billee Dobb, is that you?" cried Dick, lowering the gun with which he had begun to draw a bead on the moving figure.
