used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
anew
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the canvas fell behind him, the bandit captain's representative calmly took the sentinel's place.
on or to one side
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
banditnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading As the canvas fell behind him, the bandit captain's representative calmly took the sentinel's place.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As the canvas fell behind him, the bandit captain's representative calmly took the sentinel's place.
next to; at the side of
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
buffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Thus to a second doorway of a cave, he found a hanging of buffalo robes fastened on a cottonwood rod.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading As the canvas fell behind him, the bandit captain's representative calmly took the sentinel's place.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading As the canvas fell behind him, the bandit captain's representative calmly took the sentinel's place.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As the canvas fell behind him, the bandit captain's representative calmly took the sentinel's place.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Thus to a second doorway of a cave, he found a hanging of buffalo robes fastened on a cottonwood rod.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
Corkey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
cottonwoodnounUS /ˈkɑːtənwʊd/
any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed
From this reading Thus to a second doorway of a cave, he found a hanging of buffalo robes fastened on a cottonwood rod.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
DrudgenounUS /drʌdʒ/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Thus to a second doorway of a cave, he found a hanging of buffalo robes fastened on a cottonwood rod.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As the canvas fell behind him, the bandit captain's representative calmly took the sentinel's place.
set up or found
From this reading Thus to a second doorway of a cave, he found a hanging of buffalo robes fastened on a cottonwood rod.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Thus to a second doorway of a cave, he found a hanging of buffalo robes fastened on a cottonwood rod.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus to a second doorway of a cave, he found a hanging of buffalo robes fastened on a cottonwood rod.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
hermeticallyadverbUS /hərˈmetɪkəli/
in an airtight manner
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
MASKverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading UNDER THE MASK.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As the canvas fell behind him, the bandit captain's representative calmly took the sentinel's place.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading As the canvas fell behind him, the bandit captain's representative calmly took the sentinel's place.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading Thus to a second doorway of a cave, he found a hanging of buffalo robes fastened on a cottonwood rod.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Thus to a second doorway of a cave, he found a hanging of buffalo robes fastened on a cottonwood rod.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Thus to a second doorway of a cave, he found a hanging of buffalo robes fastened on a cottonwood rod.
sentinel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the canvas fell behind him, the bandit captain's representative calmly took the sentinel's place.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE MASK.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus to a second doorway of a cave, he found a hanging of buffalo robes fastened on a cottonwood rod.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As the canvas fell behind him, the bandit captain's representative calmly took the sentinel's place.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Drudge entered a kind of passage between rocks, covered over with tree stuff and mud, with the snow heaped on that again to hermetically roof it in.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE MASK.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
at the time that
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading When Corkey Joe had almost come up beside Drudge, the latter exchanged a knowing glance with him, and, drawing a sheet of tarpaulin aside from the doorway in the rocks, glided like a serpent within.
