used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
in actual fact
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
aperturenounUS /ˈæpərtʃər/
a device that controls amount of light admitted
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
Bud'snounUS /bʌdz/
possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
excavationnounUS /ˌekskəˈveɪʃən/
the act of digging
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
moving swiftly
From this reading UNCLE SAM'S FLYING SQUADRON "_How---oo---ooo_!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
set up or found
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
How
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From this reading UNCLE SAM'S FLYING SQUADRON "_How---oo---ooo_!"
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
long-drawn
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From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
oo
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From this reading UNCLE SAM'S FLYING SQUADRON "_How---oo---ooo_!"
ooo
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From this reading UNCLE SAM'S FLYING SQUADRON "_How---oo---ooo_!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
others
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From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
SAM'SnounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading UNCLE SAM'S FLYING SQUADRON "_How---oo---ooo_!"
saplingnounUS /ˈsæplɪŋ/
young tree
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
in the near future
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
SQUADRONnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading UNCLE SAM'S FLYING SQUADRON "_How---oo---ooo_!"
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They found Bud clinging to a shattered sapling and staring down into a gaping aperture that looked big enough for the excavation of a church cellar.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE SAM'S FLYING SQUADRON "_How---oo---ooo_!"
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading All around were evidences of a most tremendous explosion or upheaval, some trees being actually shattered and others leaning over as though ready to fall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hugh speedily joined him, coming from some side quarter, and the pair were soon closing in on the other scout.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Ralph gave the long-drawn cry of the timber wolf as he hurried in the direction of Bud's shouts.
