used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
move towards
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
Beddow
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From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
exhale hard
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
compressedadjectiveUS /kəmˈprest/
pressed tightly together
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
darkeningadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənɪŋ/
becoming dark or darker as from waning light or clouding over
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
Derr
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From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
divisible by two
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Should he let them go unwarned?
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should he let them go unwarned?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
JadenounUS /dʒeɪd/
a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
the sound of laughing
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Should he let them go unwarned?
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
not in physical motion
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
near-by
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From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
PikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should he let them go unwarned?
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Should he let them go unwarned?
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
unwarned
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From this reading Should he let them go unwarned?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
vengefuladjectiveUS /ˈvendʒfəl/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was an easy and speedy way to even up with Jade Beddow for his insulting words, and his intended blow to Derr through the downfall of the New Pike gate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
which person or people
From this reading At this spot the horses were hitched, guarded by a member of the band, who at the same time guarded the approach to the rendezvous.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Milton Derr stood motionless, silent and defiant, with tightly compressed lips, and in his dark eyes a vengeful, half exultant light.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At the captain's arrogant words, flung at Derr in the wake of a scornful laugh, the riders began to move slowly in the direction of a near-by cedar thicket darkening the entrance to the quarry.
