used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading "Just hold on there, George; you're under arrest!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Smithy awoke, and was stunned at what he saw.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Smithy awoke, and was stunned at what he saw.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
Bumpus
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From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Smithy would long remember that fine sight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Just hold on there, George; you're under arrest!"
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Just hold on there, George; you're under arrest!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just hold on there, George; you're under arrest!"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
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 Smithy would long remember that fine sight.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Just hold on there, George; you're under arrest!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Smithy would long remember that fine sight.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
cut with a saw
From this reading Smithy awoke, and was stunned at what he saw.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Smithy would long remember that fine sight.
Smithynoun
a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
From this reading Smithy awoke, and was stunned at what he saw.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Smithy awoke, and was stunned at what he saw.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Just hold on there, George; you're under arrest!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
toppingnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪŋ/
a flavorful addition on top of a dish
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He sat there, turning his head, to stare first at the figure clothed in the blue army coat, and then at his comrade, seen just topping the bushes, and looking so like he meant business.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Just hold on there, George; you're under arrest!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Smithy awoke, and was stunned at what he saw.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Smithy awoke, and was stunned at what he saw.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bumpus called out; and if his voice happened to be a trifle shaky, the fact did not seem to interfere with the clever way in which he swung that gun up, so as to cover the tramp.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Smithy would long remember that fine sight.
you're
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From this reading "Just hold on there, George; you're under arrest!"
