used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
ag'inst
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From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
a youthful male person
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
couldn't
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From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the Mexican interruption they intended to go on with their mission.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Despite the Mexican interruption they intended to go on with their mission.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Despite the Mexican interruption they intended to go on with their mission.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Despite the Mexican interruption they intended to go on with their mission.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
and nothing more
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Despite the Mexican interruption they intended to go on with their mission.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Despite the Mexican interruption they intended to go on with their mission.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
and nothing more
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
PanthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
cut with a saw
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
estrangement from god
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
TailedadjectiveUS /teɪld/
having a tail of a specified kind; often used in combination
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
TEXANnounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Despite the Mexican interruption they intended to go on with their mission.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
plural of “tree” — 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 TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This, in truth, was what happened, as they learned later, but for the present they could bestow the thought of only a few moments upon the subject.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE TEXAN STAR Just after the three started, they looked back and saw a faint light over the trees, which they knew was caused by the forest fire still traveling northward.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It's a narrow fire," said the Ring Tailed Panther, "an' I guess it will burn itself out ag'inst some curve of the creek a few miles further on."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Despite the Mexican interruption they intended to go on with their mission.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It seemed almost a sin to set the torch to the woods," said the boy, "but I couldn't think of any other way to get you two loose from the Mexicans."
