used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
BERT
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From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
someone who is a detective
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't hear you knock."
DODGEverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then down the slope strode three figures.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Then down the slope strode three figures.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "Hello, Dodge," was Prescott's ready greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I didn't hear you knock."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Dodge," was Prescott's ready greeting.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't hear you knock."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "I didn't hear you knock."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
Prescott's
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From this reading "Hello, Dodge," was Prescott's ready greeting.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Hello, Dodge," was Prescott's ready greeting.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Then down the slope strode three figures.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Then down the slope strode three figures.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then down the slope strode three figures.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Then down the slope strode three figures.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BERT DODGE HEARS THE BATTLE CRY Ten minutes after Dick had thrown himself on the grass a rustling was heard above the camp.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Dick sat up, regarding the visitors in silence until they came within the fringe of the light of the campfire.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I didn't hear you knock."
