used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
Bassetts
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From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
fearless and daring
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
eaglesnounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
eh
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From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
set up or found
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
killernounUS /ˈkɪlər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
MCIVOR
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From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
the force of workers available
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
possumnounUS /ˈpɑːsəm/
nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
quenchverbUS /kwentʃ/
satisfy
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
SharpsnounUS /ʃɑːrps/
plural of “sharp” — a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
in a swift manner
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
up to a particular time
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
at the time that
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A MCIVOR There is a look in the eyes of eagles which sometimes is found in men--a bold, resolute look, changing swiftly to defiance and a hatred that nothing can quench.
which person or people
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is the sign of the fighting man--not the sly, vicious killer, but the man who will fight till he dies.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading "Played 'possum, eh?" muttered Winchester, who had lost his old smile.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Well, I wish we could bring in Sharps."
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Hall McIvor wore it blazing when he reached for his rifle and strode over to join the Bassetts.
