used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But presently, to his delight, the fire began to slacken and grow scattering.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the meantime Stanley and Herc had been bending over the wounded man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But presently, to his delight, the fire began to slacken and grow scattering.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading In the meantime Stanley and Herc had been bending over the wounded man.
Boca
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From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But presently, to his delight, the fire began to slacken and grow scattering.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading His eyes were closed and his face deadly pale.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading His eyes were closed and his face deadly pale.
del
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From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading But presently, to his delight, the fire began to slacken and grow scattering.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were closed and his face deadly pale.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His eyes were closed and his face deadly pale.
start firing a weapon
From this reading But presently, to his delight, the fire began to slacken and grow scattering.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
grittily
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From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But presently, to his delight, the fire began to slacken and grow scattering.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the meantime Stanley and Herc had been bending over the wounded man.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
Herc
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From this reading In the meantime Stanley and Herc had been bending over the wounded man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime Stanley and Herc had been bending over the wounded man.
launchesnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃəz/
plural of “launch” — a motorboat with an open deck or a half deck
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
engage in
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the meantime Stanley and Herc had been bending over the wounded man.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime Stanley and Herc had been bending over the wounded man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
a particular point in time
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
Ned
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From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the meantime Stanley and Herc had been bending over the wounded man.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading His eyes were closed and his face deadly pale.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
in the near future
From this reading But presently, to his delight, the fire began to slacken and grow scattering.
promontorynoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading But presently, to his delight, the fire began to slacken and grow scattering.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
SierrasnounUS /siˈerəz/
plural of “sierra” — a range of mountains (usually with jagged peaks and irregular outline)
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
slackenverbUS /ˈslækən/
become slow or slower
From this reading But presently, to his delight, the fire began to slacken and grow scattering.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading In the meantime Stanley and Herc had been bending over the wounded man.
caught or fixed
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
terminatedadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
they're
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From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ned stuck grittily to his post, although at any moment one of the bullets from the firing party ashore might have terminated his career.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Guess they’re tired of wasting lead on the night,” grinned Ned, as, having rounded the promontory, he headed the two launches out to sea a way before turning to make back toward Boca del Sierras.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were closed and his face deadly pale.
people who are wounded
From this reading In the meantime Stanley and Herc had been bending over the wounded man.
