used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
Antonio
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From this reading No bonfires burned in San Antonio, and there were no sounds of music.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
Bee-Hunter
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From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
bonfiresnounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪərz/
plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading No bonfires burned in San Antonio, and there were no sounds of music.
BOWIEnounUS /ˈboʊi/
United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading No bonfires burned in San Antonio, and there were no sounds of music.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
CROCKETTnounUS /ˈkrɑːkɪt/
United States frontiersman and Tennessee politician who died at the siege of the Alamo (1786-1836)
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No bonfires burned in San Antonio, and there were no sounds of music.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading No bonfires burned in San Antonio, and there were no sounds of music.
Ned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
not any; not one
From this reading No bonfires burned in San Antonio, and there were no sounds of music.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
San
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From this reading No bonfires burned in San Antonio, and there were no sounds of music.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading No bonfires burned in San Antonio, and there were no sounds of music.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
Tennesseean
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From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
TexansnounUS /ˈteksənz/
plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No bonfires burned in San Antonio, and there were no sounds of music.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to Ned that the silence and darkness were sure indications of action on the part of the foe.
Unluckilyadverb
by bad luck
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CROCKETT AND BOWIE Unluckily for the Texans, the night was the darkest of the month.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No bonfires burned in San Antonio, and there were no sounds of music.
at the time that
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading Crockett had not lost any of his whimsical good humor, and when Ned suggested that Santa Anna was likely to profit by the dark he replied:
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He felt more lonely and depressed than at any other time hitherto in the siege, and he was glad when Crockett and a young Tennesseean whom he called the Bee-Hunter joined him.
