used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
adobes
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From this reading When he arrived at it, Potter's house presented the same still, calm front as had the other adobes.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
antagonistnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəst/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma
From this reading He moved in the direction of his desire, chanting Apache scalp music.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When he arrived at it, Potter's house presented the same still, calm front as had the other adobes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he arrived at it, Potter's house presented the same still, calm front as had the other adobes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When he arrived at it, Potter's house presented the same still, calm front as had the other adobes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But still there was no offer of fight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
make calm or still
From this reading When he arrived at it, Potter's house presented the same still, calm front as had the other adobes.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Taking up a strategic position, the man howled a challenge.
chantingnounUS /ˈtʃæntɪŋ/
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
From this reading He moved in the direction of his desire, chanting Apache scalp music.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He moved in the direction of his desire, chanting Apache scalp music.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He moved in the direction of his desire, chanting Apache scalp music.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading But still there was no offer of fight.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When he arrived at it, Potter's house presented the same still, calm front as had the other adobes.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he arrived at it, Potter's house presented the same still, calm front as had the other adobes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading Taking up a strategic position, the man howled a challenge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He moved in the direction of his desire, chanting Apache scalp music.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Taking up a strategic position, the man howled a challenge.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He moved in the direction of his desire, chanting Apache scalp music.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading He moved in the direction of his desire, chanting Apache scalp music.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
not any; not one
From this reading But still there was no offer of fight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But still there was no offer of fight.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But still there was no offer of fight.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When he arrived at it, Potter's house presented the same still, calm front as had the other adobes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Taking up a strategic position, the man howled a challenge.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
Potter'snounUS /ˈpɑːtərz/
possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When he arrived at it, Potter's house presented the same still, calm front as had the other adobes.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When he arrived at it, Potter's house presented the same still, calm front as had the other adobes.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading He moved in the direction of his desire, chanting Apache scalp music.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
not in physical motion
From this reading But still there was no offer of fight.
strategicadjectiveUS /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
relating to or concerned with strategy
From this reading Taking up a strategic position, the man howled a challenge.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking up a strategic position, the man howled a challenge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But still there was no offer of fight.
a special situation
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Taking up a strategic position, the man howled a challenge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But still there was no offer of fight.
at the time that
From this reading When he arrived at it, Potter's house presented the same still, calm front as had the other adobes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The name of Jack Potter, his ancient antagonist, entered his mind, and he concluded that it would be a glad thing if he should go to Potter's house, and, by bombardment, induce him to come out and fight.
