used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
exhale hard
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
boxernounUS /ˈbɑːksər/
someone who fights with his fists for sport
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
a youthful male person
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
FIGHTERnounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
the act of departing
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
Have-a-chicken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
an opening into or through something
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
full of life and energy
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
a particular point in time
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
precisely, exactly
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
scrimmagenounUS /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/
(American football) practice play between a football team's squads
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
STACY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
Stacy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
tattoonounUS /ˌtæˈtuː/
a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Afraid Of His Face was much the superior of the fat boy in physical strength, but he knew nothing of the tricks of the boxer.
unguardedadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɑːrdɪd/
lacking protection or a guard
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STACY AS AN INDIAN FIGHTER In the meantime there was a lively scrimmage going on near the "Have-a-chicken" circle.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Therefore Stacy had played a tattoo on the face of the Indian before the latter woke up to the fact that he was getting the worst of it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In an unguarded moment the young buck put a smashing blow right on Stacy's nose, now extremely sensitive from its near boiling in the "Hole In The Wall."
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The stones of the circle had been kicked away, the younger savages forming a human ring about the combatants.
