used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was a relief to get into the open air once more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would not leave the helpless brutes to be fastened up perhaps for days.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
brutes
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From this reading He would not leave the helpless brutes to be fastened up perhaps for days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They would at least have a chance to eat and drink, for there was plenty of pasture and the river was handy.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He would not leave the helpless brutes to be fastened up perhaps for days.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
take in liquids
From this reading They would at least have a chance to eat and drink, for there was plenty of pasture and the river was handy.
take in solid food
From this reading They would at least have a chance to eat and drink, for there was plenty of pasture and the river was handy.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading He would not leave the helpless brutes to be fastened up perhaps for days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would not leave the helpless brutes to be fastened up perhaps for days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was a relief to get into the open air once more.
the act of giving
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading They would at least have a chance to eat and drink, for there was plenty of pasture and the river was handy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They would at least have a chance to eat and drink, for there was plenty of pasture and the river was handy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading He would not leave the helpless brutes to be fastened up perhaps for days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
holsternounUS /ˈhoʊlstər/
a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
InsertingverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a relief to get into the open air once more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a relief to get into the open air once more.
Kenneth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They would at least have a chance to eat and drink, for there was plenty of pasture and the river was handy.
go away from a place
From this reading He would not leave the helpless brutes to be fastened up perhaps for days.
low-downadjective
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a relief to get into the open air once more.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
not any; not one
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would not leave the helpless brutes to be fastened up perhaps for days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
on one occasion
From this reading It was a relief to get into the open air once more.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was a relief to get into the open air once more.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading They would at least have a chance to eat and drink, for there was plenty of pasture and the river was handy.
by chance
From this reading He would not leave the helpless brutes to be fastened up perhaps for days.
a full supply
From this reading They would at least have a chance to eat and drink, for there was plenty of pasture and the river was handy.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was a relief to get into the open air once more.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They would at least have a chance to eat and drink, for there was plenty of pasture and the river was handy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
tetheredadjectiveUS /ˈteðərd/
confined or restricted with or as if with a rope or chain
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would at least have a chance to eat and drink, for there was plenty of pasture and the river was handy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a relief to get into the open air once more.
Uhlans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He would not leave the helpless brutes to be fastened up perhaps for days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A Friend in Need "Seems a bit low-down, but there was no other way as far as I could see," commented Kenneth as he made his way down the stairs.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
in or at the place that
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Inserting four fresh cartridges into the chambers of his revolver, he replaced the weapon in his holster, and without giving another glance at the house of death and destruction he made his way to the stables, where the Uhlans' horses were tethered.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not leave the helpless brutes to be fastened up perhaps for days.
