used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
react verbally
From this reading The hatless one, big, assertive, belligerent, grinned defiantly, saying nothing in answer to Lawler's words.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
assertiveadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪv/
aggressively self-assured
From this reading The hatless one, big, assertive, belligerent, grinned defiantly, saying nothing in answer to Lawler's words.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
belligerentadjectiveUS /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
From this reading The hatless one, big, assertive, belligerent, grinned defiantly, saying nothing in answer to Lawler's words.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
bunked
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From this reading "You skunks bunked here last night!" charged Lawler, sharply.
bunksnounUS /bʌŋks/
plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading "When I was here, yesterday, these bunks were made up.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading "You skunks bunked here last night!" charged Lawler, sharply.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading The hatless one, big, assertive, belligerent, grinned defiantly, saying nothing in answer to Lawler's words.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
a long fixed look
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading The hatless one, big, assertive, belligerent, grinned defiantly, saying nothing in answer to Lawler's words.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
hatlessadjective
not wearing a hat
From this reading The hatless one, big, assertive, belligerent, grinned defiantly, saying nothing in answer to Lawler's words.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You skunks bunked here last night!" charged Lawler, sharply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When I was here, yesterday, these bunks were made up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The hatless one, big, assertive, belligerent, grinned defiantly, saying nothing in answer to Lawler's words.
immediately past
From this reading "You skunks bunked here last night!" charged Lawler, sharply.
Lawler
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From this reading "You skunks bunked here last night!" charged Lawler, sharply.
Lawler's
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From this reading The hatless one, big, assertive, belligerent, grinned defiantly, saying nothing in answer to Lawler's words.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "When I was here, yesterday, these bunks were made up.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "You skunks bunked here last night!" charged Lawler, sharply.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The hatless one, big, assertive, belligerent, grinned defiantly, saying nothing in answer to Lawler's words.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The hatless one, big, assertive, belligerent, grinned defiantly, saying nothing in answer to Lawler's words.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "You skunks bunked here last night!" charged Lawler, sharply.
skunksnounUS /skʌŋks/
plural of “skunk” — a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "You skunks bunked here last night!" charged Lawler, sharply.
slighter
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From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
in a swift manner
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The other man, slighter, and plainly apprehensive, glanced swiftly at his companion; then dropped his gaze to the floor.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "When I was here, yesterday, these bunks were made up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "When I was here, yesterday, these bunks were made up.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE LINE CABIN The two men had walked to a point near the big fireplace that occupied the greater part of one end of the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When I was here, yesterday, these bunks were made up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When I was here, yesterday, these bunks were made up.
at the time that
From this reading "When I was here, yesterday, these bunks were made up.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The hatless one, big, assertive, belligerent, grinned defiantly, saying nothing in answer to Lawler's words.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "When I was here, yesterday, these bunks were made up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You skunks bunked here last night!" charged Lawler, sharply.
