used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading "Yes, buffalo," he said, "and they're moving slowly."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't hold the glass steadily enough to make sure.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Coming this way?" said Griggs.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I can't hold the glass steadily enough to make sure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
Griggs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Coming this way?" said Griggs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I can't hold the glass steadily enough to make sure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't hold the glass steadily enough to make sure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
engage in
From this reading "I can't hold the glass steadily enough to make sure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
in motion
From this reading "Yes, buffalo," he said, "and they're moving slowly."
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, buffalo," he said, "and they're moving slowly."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "Yes, buffalo," he said, "and they're moving slowly."
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading "I can't hold the glass steadily enough to make sure.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I can't hold the glass steadily enough to make sure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, I can see now; they're not coming straight for here, but they seem to be sloping across as if to get to the rich grass.
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, buffalo," he said, "and they're moving slowly."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Coming this way?" said Griggs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I can't hold the glass steadily enough to make sure.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading "Let me look," cried Ned, and after a try or two he caught the object visible through the glass.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Coming this way?" said Griggs.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, buffalo," he said, "and they're moving slowly."
