used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
a-comin
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From this reading "They're a-comin' hyar," said the head of the house, curtly.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Samson ought ter be home.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
bulletinsnounUS /ˈbʊlətənz/
plural of “bulletin” — a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading "They're a-comin' hyar," said the head of the house, curtly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
gunshotnounUS /ˈɡʌnʃɑːt/
the act of shooting a gun
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "They're a-comin' hyar," said the head of the house, curtly.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Samson ought ter be home.
houndsnounUS /haʊndz/
plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "They're a-comin' hyar," said the head of the house, curtly.
hyar
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From this reading "They're a-comin' hyar," said the head of the house, curtly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
a message received and understood
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
kinsmen
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From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
the force of workers available
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
not any; not one
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Samson ought ter be home.
postscriptnounUS /ˈpoʊskrɪpt/
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They're a-comin' hyar," said the head of the house, curtly.
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading "Samson ought ter be home.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
South'snounUS /saʊθs/
possessive form of “south” — the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
SpiceradjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsər/
comparative of “spic” — completely neat and clean
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
stilenounUS /staɪl/
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
ter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Samson ought ter be home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
They're
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From this reading "They're a-comin' hyar," said the head of the house, curtly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
the upper part of anything
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From time to time that day, neighbors had ridden up to Spicer South's stile, and drawn rein for gossip.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading These men brought bulletins as to the progress of the hounds, and near sundown, as a postscript to their information, a volley of gunshot signals sounded from a mountain top.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading No word was spoken, but in common accord the kinsmen rose from their chairs, and drifted toward their leaning rifles.
