used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading He had not been startled at the ambush; he had gone past surprises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The purpose in Craig's face left no cause for any speculation as to their intent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CRAIG STRIKES Sevier had stepped back as they entered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had not been startled at the ambush; he had gone past surprises.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CRAIG STRIKES Sevier had stepped back as they entered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been startled at the ambush; he had gone past surprises.
brutally-cunning
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From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The purpose in Craig's face left no cause for any speculation as to their intent.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
intentionally conceived
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
CRAIG
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From this reading CRAIG STRIKES Sevier had stepped back as they entered.
Craig's
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From this reading The purpose in Craig's face left no cause for any speculation as to their intent.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading CRAIG STRIKES Sevier had stepped back as they entered.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The purpose in Craig's face left no cause for any speculation as to their intent.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The purpose in Craig's face left no cause for any speculation as to their intent.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
gloze
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From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had not been startled at the ambush; he had gone past surprises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CRAIG STRIKES Sevier had stepped back as they entered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not been startled at the ambush; he had gone past surprises.
heeler
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From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The purpose in Craig's face left no cause for any speculation as to their intent.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The purpose in Craig's face left no cause for any speculation as to their intent.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The purpose in Craig's face left no cause for any speculation as to their intent.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
not any; not one
From this reading The purpose in Craig's face left no cause for any speculation as to their intent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not been startled at the ambush; he had gone past surprises.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
and nothing more
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
other's
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From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He had not been startled at the ambush; he had gone past surprises.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
preparednessnounUS /priˈperədnəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The purpose in Craig's face left no cause for any speculation as to their intent.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
Sevier
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From this reading CRAIG STRIKES Sevier had stepped back as they entered.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading The purpose in Craig's face left no cause for any speculation as to their intent.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading He had not been startled at the ambush; he had gone past surprises.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading CRAIG STRIKES Sevier had stepped back as they entered.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading CRAIG STRIKES Sevier had stepped back as they entered.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He had not been startled at the ambush; he had gone past surprises.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had not been startled at the ambush; he had gone past surprises.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CRAIG STRIKES Sevier had stepped back as they entered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
typesnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He was conscious only of a cold preparedness and a kind of dull wonder as to the form of their errand.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He looked at the other's two companions, perfect types of the "heeler," burly and with brutally-cunning features, that wore now a gloze of satisfaction in the work that was forward.
