used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hardy sat dazed for a moment.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading They entered the hut and caught the boys in the act of dividing the spoil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They entered the hut and caught the boys in the act of dividing the spoil.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading They entered the hut and caught the boys in the act of dividing the spoil.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Hardy sat dazed for a moment.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading They entered the hut and caught the boys in the act of dividing the spoil.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They found the mustard-tin full, and on each of the Kaffirs a private supply hidden there from his mates.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They entered the hut and caught the boys in the act of dividing the spoil.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hardy sat dazed for a moment.
set up or found
From this reading They found the mustard-tin full, and on each of the Kaffirs a private supply hidden there from his mates.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They found the mustard-tin full, and on each of the Kaffirs a private supply hidden there from his mates.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They found the mustard-tin full, and on each of the Kaffirs a private supply hidden there from his mates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Hardy sat dazed for a moment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
not accessible to view
From this reading They found the mustard-tin full, and on each of the Kaffirs a private supply hidden there from his mates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
temporary military shelter
From this reading They entered the hut and caught the boys in the act of dividing the spoil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
Kaffirs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They found the mustard-tin full, and on each of the Kaffirs a private supply hidden there from his mates.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading They found the mustard-tin full, and on each of the Kaffirs a private supply hidden there from his mates.
MechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
a particular point in time
From this reading Hardy sat dazed for a moment.
mustard-tin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They found the mustard-tin full, and on each of the Kaffirs a private supply hidden there from his mates.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They entered the hut and caught the boys in the act of dividing the spoil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading They found the mustard-tin full, and on each of the Kaffirs a private supply hidden there from his mates.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Hardy sat dazed for a moment.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading They entered the hut and caught the boys in the act of dividing the spoil.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They found the mustard-tin full, and on each of the Kaffirs a private supply hidden there from his mates.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They found the mustard-tin full, and on each of the Kaffirs a private supply hidden there from his mates.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They entered the hut and caught the boys in the act of dividing the spoil.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
which person or people
From this reading John Hardy slept that night as those sleep who have borne their burden and have reached the place of rest.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Mechanically his hand closed on the revolver that was placed in it, and then, rising, he followed the lantern which the youngster had taken.
