used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
react verbally
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where shall we run to?" asked Dave.
Barringford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOST "Run, Dave, run!"
DazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
frontiersmannoun
a man who lives on the frontier
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
illy-defined
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST "Run, Dave, run!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
having a point
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading LOST "Run, Dave, run!"
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Where shall we run to?" asked Dave.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where shall we run to?" asked Dave.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where shall we run to?" asked Dave.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
which person or people
From this reading The old frontiersman had his rifle leveled, but he did not pull the trigger, for the Indian who had appeared was already out of sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For answer the old frontiersman pointed with his hand, and without delay both set off, down the illy-defined trail they had been pursuing but a short while before.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Dazed and bewildered by the sudden death of the hunter, the youth did not know what to do until the voice of Sam Barringford rang out close by his side.
