used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading "Be careful," advised the ranch lad, as he advanced nearer his chum.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading "Be careful," advised the ranch lad, as he advanced nearer his chum.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
Andy
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From this reading Then, fully armed, they looked to where Andy was gazing at a spot in the underbrush.
react verbally
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Then, fully armed, they looked to where Andy was gazing at a spot in the underbrush.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, fully armed, they looked to where Andy was gazing at a spot in the underbrush.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be careful," advised the ranch lad, as he advanced nearer his chum.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What is it?" called Billy, in a hoarse whisper.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "Be careful," advised the ranch lad, as he advanced nearer his chum.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Be careful," advised the ranch lad, as he advanced nearer his chum.
CLOUDBURSTnounUS /ˈklaʊdbɜːrst/
a heavy rain
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Then, fully armed, they looked to where Andy was gazing at a spot in the underbrush.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Then, fully armed, they looked to where Andy was gazing at a spot in the underbrush.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading "What is it?" called Billy, in a hoarse whisper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, fully armed, they looked to where Andy was gazing at a spot in the underbrush.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?" called Billy, in a hoarse whisper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?" called Billy, in a hoarse whisper.
a boy or man
From this reading "Be careful," advised the ranch lad, as he advanced nearer his chum.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then, fully armed, they looked to where Andy was gazing at a spot in the underbrush.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Be careful," advised the ranch lad, as he advanced nearer his chum.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading "Be careful," advised the ranch lad, as he advanced nearer his chum.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
in the near future
From this reading "I can't see," was the answer, "but it was some large body, and it made off as soon as I came near."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Then, fully armed, they looked to where Andy was gazing at a spot in the underbrush.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, fully armed, they looked to where Andy was gazing at a spot in the underbrush.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, fully armed, they looked to where Andy was gazing at a spot in the underbrush.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
underbrushnounUS /ˈʌndərbrʌʃ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading Then, fully armed, they looked to where Andy was gazing at a spot in the underbrush.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?" called Billy, in a hoarse whisper.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE CLOUDBURST Billy sprang to where he had leaned his weapon against a tree, and his example was followed by Frank.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "What is it?" called Billy, in a hoarse whisper.
