used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
any thing at all
From this reading The young Kentuckian was astounded, for he had never dreamed of anything of the kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The young Kentuckian was astounded, for he had never dreamed of anything of the kind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
Carleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading The young Kentuckian was astounded, for he had never dreamed of anything of the kind.
EAVESDROPPERnoun
a secret listener to private conversations
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young Kentuckian was astounded, for he had never dreamed of anything of the kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
KentuckiannounUS /ˌkenˈtʌkiən/
a native or resident of Kentucky
From this reading The young Kentuckian was astounded, for he had never dreamed of anything of the kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The young Kentuckian was astounded, for he had never dreamed of anything of the kind.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
as might be expected
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The young Kentuckian was astounded, for he had never dreamed of anything of the kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
Otto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
believed likely
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
carry out
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He concluded he must be on the confines of an Indian village, and made a further investigation; but it did not take long to learn that the lodge stood alone in the great forest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EAVESDROPPER Naturally the first impression of Jack Carleton, on seeing the light, was that it proceeded from the fire kindled by Otto.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading A few guarded steps, and he discovered the truth; the light was much closer than he suspected, and came through a slight rent in the side of an Indian wigwam.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It struck him as curious that he should do so before he could be certain the horse was captured; but, in accordance with his training, Jack took nothing for granted.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young Kentuckian was astounded, for he had never dreamed of anything of the kind.
