used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
react verbally
From this reading In tardy answer, the wicket was pushed aside a little and a lantern was held up.
on or to one side
From this reading In tardy answer, the wicket was pushed aside a little and a lantern was held up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Indian blinked at the light and showed his teeth in a grin.
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading The Indian blinked at the light and showed his teeth in a grin.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
Charley
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From this reading "Hey, Charley!" said a friendly voice.
dovenounUS /dʌv/
any of numerous small pigeons
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "Hey, Charley!" said a friendly voice.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The Indian blinked at the light and showed his teeth in a grin.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In tardy answer, the wicket was pushed aside a little and a lantern was held up.
Hey
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From this reading "Hey, Charley!" said a friendly voice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Indian blinked at the light and showed his teeth in a grin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In tardy answer, the wicket was pushed aside a little and a lantern was held up.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian blinked at the light and showed his teeth in a grin.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading In tardy answer, the wicket was pushed aside a little and a lantern was held up.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The Indian blinked at the light and showed his teeth in a grin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In tardy answer, the wicket was pushed aside a little and a lantern was held up.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading In tardy answer, the wicket was pushed aside a little and a lantern was held up.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hey, Charley!" said a friendly voice.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Indian blinked at the light and showed his teeth in a grin.
shuffledverbUS /ˈʃʌfəld/
past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
sliding-panel
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From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
squaw's
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From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading In tardy answer, the wicket was pushed aside a little and a lantern was held up.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading The Indian blinked at the light and showed his teeth in a grin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
bound or secured closely
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In tardy answer, the wicket was pushed aside a little and a lantern was held up.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Hey, Charley!" said a friendly voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In tardy answer, the wicket was pushed aside a little and a lantern was held up.
in or at the place that
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
a Caucasian
From this reading A white face peered into a red one, noting the uneven bang and the handkerchief tied over the head like a squaw's.
wicketnounUS /ˈwɪkət/
cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading In tardy answer, the wicket was pushed aside a little and a lantern was held up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FIRE AND ESCAPE With the third mourning of the dove, a figure left the lodge of Canada John and shuffled to the sliding-panel, where it knocked.
