used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One instant Renfro stood staring--the next he gave a quick jump.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Past Captain Pete out thru the open door Renfro jumped and ran together.
ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
barksnounUS /bɑːrks/
plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Past Captain Pete out thru the open door Renfro jumped and ran together.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Past Captain Pete out thru the open door Renfro jumped and ran together.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading One instant Renfro stood staring--the next he gave a quick jump.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One instant Renfro stood staring--the next he gave a quick jump.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
hoppernounUS /ˈhɑːpər/
funnel-shaped receptacle; contents pass by gravity into a receptacle below
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THREE MEN IN THE PLOT.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading One instant Renfro stood staring--the next he gave a quick jump.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading One instant Renfro stood staring--the next he gave a quick jump.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Past Captain Pete out thru the open door Renfro jumped and ran together.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
the force of workers available
From this reading THREE MEN IN THE PLOT.
menacinglyadverbUS /ˈmenəsɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One instant Renfro stood staring--the next he gave a quick jump.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One instant Renfro stood staring--the next he gave a quick jump.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Past Captain Pete out thru the open door Renfro jumped and ran together.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Past Captain Pete out thru the open door Renfro jumped and ran together.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Past Captain Pete out thru the open door Renfro jumped and ran together.
Pete
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From this reading Past Captain Pete out thru the open door Renfro jumped and ran together.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THREE MEN IN THE PLOT.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading One instant Renfro stood staring--the next he gave a quick jump.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Past Captain Pete out thru the open door Renfro jumped and ran together.
Renfro
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From this reading One instant Renfro stood staring--the next he gave a quick jump.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading One instant Renfro stood staring--the next he gave a quick jump.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One instant Renfro stood staring--the next he gave a quick jump.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
TamnounUS /tæm/
a woolen cap of Scottish origin
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE MEN IN THE PLOT.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE MEN IN THE PLOT.
thru
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From this reading Past Captain Pete out thru the open door Renfro jumped and ran together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Past Captain Pete out thru the open door Renfro jumped and ran together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Behind him he heard the old man swearing, heard a loud growl, a series of barks, imperative orders “Get him, Tam,” and ran behind the first shelter which offered itself--a low old ash hopper, which had stood near the cabin since pioneer days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For, with a threatening growl the heavy old man had sprung forward, his fist raised menacingly.
