used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
with anger
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “But he isn’t calling for help!” answered Brownie.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading From the position by the boats Mr. Neale and Brownie heard the reverberating thud of the exploding powder.
BrownienounUS /ˈbraʊni/
a junior Girl Scout
From this reading From the position by the boats Mr. Neale and Brownie heard the reverberating thud of the exploding powder.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading “But he isn’t calling for help!” answered Brownie.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
apart from; not including
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
explodingverbUS /ɪkˈsploʊdɪŋ/
-ing form of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy
From this reading From the position by the boats Mr. Neale and Brownie heard the reverberating thud of the exploding powder.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But he isn’t calling for help!” answered Brownie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But he isn’t calling for help!” answered Brownie.
He's
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From this reading “He’s in trouble,” said Mr. Neale.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading From the position by the boats Mr. Neale and Brownie heard the reverberating thud of the exploding powder.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “But he isn’t calling for help!” answered Brownie.
hi-jackers
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From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
isn't
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From this reading “But he isn’t calling for help!” answered Brownie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
moccasinnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪn/
soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
a form of address for a man
From this reading From the position by the boats Mr. Neale and Brownie heard the reverberating thud of the exploding powder.
Neale
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From this reading From the position by the boats Mr. Neale and Brownie heard the reverberating thud of the exploding powder.
Nicky
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From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
Nicky's
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From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading From the position by the boats Mr. Neale and Brownie heard the reverberating thud of the exploding powder.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading From the position by the boats Mr. Neale and Brownie heard the reverberating thud of the exploding powder.
reverberatingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪtɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading From the position by the boats Mr. Neale and Brownie heard the reverberating thud of the exploding powder.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He’s in trouble,” said Mr. Neale.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading From the position by the boats Mr. Neale and Brownie heard the reverberating thud of the exploding powder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “He’s in trouble,” said Mr. Neale.
wakened
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From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not the bullet from Nicky’s pistol that did damage—it missed the moccasin by a good foot; but the sound, pounding through the still morning air, warned and wakened the hi-jackers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nicky did not dare risk a run past the snake which, in spite of the pistol shot, had not moved, except to lift its head angrily.
