used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
anew
From this reading They had evidently lost the trail, and it would take them some time to find it again.
(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 She longed to stay there all day and rest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She longed to stay there all day and rest.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading They had evidently lost the trail, and it would take them some time to find it again.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They had evidently lost the trail, and it would take them some time to find it again.
flounderingverbUS /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “flounder” — walk with great difficulty
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had evidently lost the trail, and it would take them some time to find it again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had evidently lost the trail, and it would take them some time to find it again.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
lean-tonoun
rough shelter whose roof has only one slope
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading She longed to stay there all day and rest.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading They had evidently lost the trail, and it would take them some time to find it again.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
on one occasion
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
and nothing more
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She longed to stay there all day and rest.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
slashers
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From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They had evidently lost the trail, and it would take them some time to find it again.
hurting
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She longed to stay there all day and rest.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
carry out
From this reading They had evidently lost the trail, and it would take them some time to find it again.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had evidently lost the trail, and it would take them some time to find it again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She longed to stay there all day and rest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She longed to stay there all day and rest.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In a short time Sam returned and reported that their pursuers were floundering about in a valley several miles away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
at the time that
From this reading THE SMOKE SIGNAL When Jean awoke the next morning she was stiff and sore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Kitty informed her that they must move on at once, for not only were the slashers hot upon their trail, but that a storm was coming, and they would need better shelter than their rude brush lean-to could give.
