used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That must be a hot scrap--can you make anything out, Dave?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
any thing at all
From this reading “That must be a hot scrap--can you make anything out, Dave?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “That must be a hot scrap--can you make anything out, Dave?”
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Great Scott!” cried Don, his voice vibrating with excitement.
Dave
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From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
eh
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From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “Great Scott!” cried Don, his voice vibrating with excitement.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
field-glass
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From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
fixedlyadverb
in a fixed manner
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Great Scott!” cried Don, his voice vibrating with excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Great Scott!” cried Don, his voice vibrating with excitement.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading “That must be a hot scrap--can you make anything out, Dave?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
engage in
From this reading “That must be a hot scrap--can you make anything out, Dave?”
the light of the Moon
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “That must be a hot scrap--can you make anything out, Dave?”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
not any; not one
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “That must be a hot scrap--can you make anything out, Dave?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
precisely, exactly
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
RionounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading “Great Scott!” cried Don, his voice vibrating with excitement.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading “That must be a hot scrap--can you make anything out, Dave?”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
without speaking
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
that's
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From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT In the silence of the night the reports of the rifle shots sounded extraordinarily near.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
in or at that place or location
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
vibratingverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading “Great Scott!” cried Don, his voice vibrating with excitement.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Great Scott!” cried Don, his voice vibrating with excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
which person or people
From this reading The historian, who had a field-glass raised to his eyes, silently handed over the instrument, while Sam, peering fixedly, exclaimed: “Well--that’s bringing their troubles pretty close to the United States border; eh, fellows!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Great Scott!” cried Don, his voice vibrating with excitement.
but in spite of that
From this reading To Dave, Sam and Don it seemed as though the firing was right at hand; yet there could be no doubt that the faint, dusky figures, which the moonlight disclosed on the other side of the Rio, were responsible for it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “That must be a hot scrap--can you make anything out, Dave?”
