used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The mountaineer had not even caught a sight of Butler, quick as had been his turn about.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mountaineer had not even caught a sight of Butler, quick as had been his turn about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The mountaineer had not even caught a sight of Butler, quick as had been his turn about.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading At least, two bullets went ripping through the foliage over his head.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading The mountaineer had not even caught a sight of Butler, quick as had been his turn about.
Butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading That move undoubtedly saved Tad Butler's life.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The mountaineer had not even caught a sight of Butler, quick as had been his turn about.
divisible by two
From this reading The mountaineer had not even caught a sight of Butler, quick as had been his turn about.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading At least, two bullets went ripping through the foliage over his head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The move served the further purpose of hiding him from the man who was shooting at him.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The move served the further purpose of hiding him from the man who was shooting at him.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At least, two bullets went ripping through the foliage over his head.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading The move served the further purpose of hiding him from the man who was shooting at him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The move served the further purpose of hiding him from the man who was shooting at him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, two bullets went ripping through the foliage over his head.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That move undoubtedly saved Tad Butler's life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The move served the further purpose of hiding him from the man who was shooting at him.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading The mountaineer had not even caught a sight of Butler, quick as had been his turn about.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That move undoubtedly saved Tad Butler's life.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mountaineer had not even caught a sight of Butler, quick as had been his turn about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The move served the further purpose of hiding him from the man who was shooting at him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At least, two bullets went ripping through the foliage over his head.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The move served the further purpose of hiding him from the man who was shooting at him.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading At least, two bullets went ripping through the foliage over his head.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading That move undoubtedly saved Tad Butler's life.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The move served the further purpose of hiding him from the man who was shooting at him.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The move served the further purpose of hiding him from the man who was shooting at him.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The mountaineer had not even caught a sight of Butler, quick as had been his turn about.
TABLESnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At least, two bullets went ripping through the foliage over his head.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The mountaineer had not even caught a sight of Butler, quick as had been his turn about.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At least, two bullets went ripping through the foliage over his head.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading That move undoubtedly saved Tad Butler's life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The move served the further purpose of hiding him from the man who was shooting at him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At least, two bullets went ripping through the foliage over his head.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
which person or people
From this reading The move served the further purpose of hiding him from the man who was shooting at him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
showing curiosity
From this reading WHEN THE TABLES WERE TURNED At the instant when Ned had shot his quick glance at the wondering Tad, the latter with quick instinct, realizing that Ned had made a serious mistake, threw himself flat on the ground.
