used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he noticed that a couple were armed with guns.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Then he noticed that a couple were armed with guns.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Then he noticed that a couple were armed with guns.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
cudgelsnounUS /ˈkʌdʒəlz/
plural of “cudgel” — a club that is used as a weapon
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
being one more than seven
From this reading "Five, six--what, seven, yes, and eight!
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Five, six--what, seven, yes, and eight!
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "One, two, three, four!"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Then he noticed that a couple were armed with guns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Then he noticed that a couple were armed with guns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One, two, three, four!"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
others
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From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
in the near future
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "Five, six--what, seven, yes, and eight!
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Five, six--what, seven, yes, and eight!
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he noticed that a couple were armed with guns.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "One, two, three, four!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "One, two, three, four!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Frank was counting the shadowy figures that came flitting closer, stooping over as they advanced, some carrying cudgels, and others different kinds of weapons as if they expected trouble presently.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then he noticed that a couple were armed with guns.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Five, six--what, seven, yes, and eight!
in or at the place that
From this reading Where did they pick up the other two members of the crowd?" he was saying to himself as he gazed from his snug retreat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he noticed that a couple were armed with guns.
an affirmative
From this reading "Five, six--what, seven, yes, and eight!
