used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
depletionnounUS /dɪˈpliːʃən/
the act of decreasing something markedly
From this reading The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading Immediate doom impended.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Few and feeble folk were they.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few and feeble folk were they.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Few and feeble folk were they.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
guerillanounUS /ɡərˈɪlə/
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
of the present time and place
From this reading Immediate doom impended.
impended
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From this reading Immediate doom impended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
raidingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
rifeadjectiveUS /raɪf/
most frequent or common
From this reading The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
SmokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
Tanglefoot
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From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Few and feeble folk were they.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading A certain noted guerilla, commanding a reckless troop, had declared a stern intention of raiding this secluded nook among the Great Smoky Mountains, and its denizens could but tremble at the menace.
volunteeringverbUS /ˌvɔːlənˈtɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Few and feeble folk were they.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Judgment day was coming to Tanglefoot Cove--somewhat in advance of the expectation of the rest of the world.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The volunteering spirit rife in the early days of the Civil War had wrought the first depletion in the number.
