used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
(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 Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
the two together, not just one
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
challengedverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒd/
past form of “challenge” — take exception to
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
challengernounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒər/
the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
Crittenden
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From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
one or the other of two
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
a movement into or inward
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
forsakingnounUS /fɔːrˈseɪkɪŋ/
the act of forsaking
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
the act of giving
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
Kearney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
come together
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
new-comers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
nigheradverb
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
pre-arranged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
principalsnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
quadrupleverbUS /kwɑːˈdruːpəl/
increase fourfold
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
be standing; be upright
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By their attitude, and in their looks, both the challenged and challenger showed a full, firm determination to fight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was no talk of apology--nor thought of it being either offered or accepted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sort of quadruple bow was the exchanged salutation; then the principals remained apart, the seconds drawing nigher to one another, and entering upon the required conference.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
at the time that
From this reading When the new-comers had advanced a certain distance into the meadow, Crittenden, forsaking his stand under the tree, stepped out to meet them, Kearney following a few paces behind.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Only a few words passed between them, as but few were required; the weapons, distance, and mode of giving the word, having all been pre-arranged.
