used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
a-foot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading It passed immediately, but not before we were both broad awake.
BATTUEnoun
a hunt in which beaters force the game to flee in the direction of the hunter
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It passed immediately, but not before we were both broad awake.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It passed immediately, but not before we were both broad awake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It passed immediately, but not before we were both broad awake.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Several men were trampling about close underneath the oak.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ‘Lie still, Walnut,’ I ordered uneasily, for this was something new to me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It passed immediately, but not before we were both broad awake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It passed immediately, but not before we were both broad awake.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading ‘Lie still, Walnut,’ I ordered uneasily, for this was something new to me.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ‘Lie still, Walnut,’ I ordered uneasily, for this was something new to me.
the force of workers available
From this reading Several men were trampling about close underneath the oak.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
in motion
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ‘Lie still, Walnut,’ I ordered uneasily, for this was something new to me.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It passed immediately, but not before we were both broad awake.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Several men were trampling about close underneath the oak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading ‘Lie still, Walnut,’ I ordered uneasily, for this was something new to me.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It passed immediately, but not before we were both broad awake.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
POACHERSnounUS /ˈpoʊtʃərz/
plural of “poacher” — someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
satellitesnounUS /ˈsætəlaɪts/
plural of “satellite” — man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several men were trampling about close underneath the oak.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading ‘Lie still, Walnut,’ I ordered uneasily, for this was something new to me.
not in physical motion
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘Lie still, Walnut,’ I ordered uneasily, for this was something new to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
Tompkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
tramplingnounUS /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading Several men were trampling about close underneath the oak.
underneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Several men were trampling about close underneath the oak.
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading ‘Lie still, Walnut,’ I ordered uneasily, for this was something new to me.
WalnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It passed immediately, but not before we were both broad awake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading POACHERS AND A BATTUE One still night about ten days before the end of September, Walnut and I were roused by a light which, flashing across the opening to our retreat, was reflected into our eyes.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading I had never before heard men moving in the wood so late at night, and I was at first inclined to think that there might be some new plot of Tompkins or his satellites a-foot.
