used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
ain't
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From this reading Thar ain't any of 'em nigh enough to come for it, anyhow.
AlamonounUS /ˈæləmoʊ/
a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836; Mexican forces under Santa Anna besieged and massacred American rebels who were fighting to make Texas independent of Mexico
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
(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 There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Thar ain't any of 'em nigh enough to come for it, anyhow.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Thar ain't any of 'em nigh enough to come for it, anyhow.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thar ain't any of 'em nigh enough to come for it, anyhow.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
don't
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From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Thar ain't any of 'em nigh enough to come for it, anyhow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Thar ain't any of 'em nigh enough to come for it, anyhow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
fro
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From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
Greasers
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From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SKIRMISH IN THE NIGHT.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
ker
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From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Thar ain't any of 'em nigh enough to come for it, anyhow.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SKIRMISH IN THE NIGHT.
not any; not one
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
SKIRMISHnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading THE SKIRMISH IN THE NIGHT.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
southeasternadjectiveUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːstərn/
situated in or oriented toward the southeast
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
Thar
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From this reading Thar ain't any of 'em nigh enough to come for it, anyhow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SKIRMISH IN THE NIGHT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great gate stockade at the southeastern corner of the Alamo, near the church, was closed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There seemed to be no patrol outside of the wall and all was quiet within, but a solitary sentry paced to and fro at the gate, with his rifle over his shoulder.
yer
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From this reading He was considering the situation as he walked, for he remarked, as if to the shadows around him,-- "This yer fort is pretty much taking ker of itself, but the Greasers don't know it.
