used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
for the reason that
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
a youthful male person
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
chieftainnounUS /ˈtʃiːftən/
the leader of a group of people
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
set up or found
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
the act of giving
From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
HighlandersnounUS /ˈhaɪlændərz/
plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
Hugh
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From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
Hugh's
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From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
and nothing more
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
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 He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
come together
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
quitsadjectiveUS /kwɪts/
on equal terms by payment or requital
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
rallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
move hurridly
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
except for; apart from
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
slogannounUS /ˈsloʊɡən/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
straw-stack
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
propel through the air
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Just because the fire had seized upon that straw-stack did not mean they should throw up their hands and cry quits.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Hugh’s voice rang out like the slogan of an old-time Scotch border chieftain, rallying his Highlanders to meet the rush of the foe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Giving up was one of the hardest things for Hugh to do.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
which person or people
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading On the contrary, it offered abundant reasons why they should, every one of them, get busy, and fight to save the pile.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had been known to work for a full hour over a boy who had been a long time under water, and then found the reward for his persistence in seeing signs of returning life.
