used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
in addition
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
cow'snounUS /kaʊz/
possessive form of “cow” — female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
EXPLOITverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
held up in the air
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
a particular point in time
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
not any; not one
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
a brief written record
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
ShepardnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
United States author of surrealistic allegorical plays (born in 1943)
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
unusual or striking
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was both significant and sinister, such an extraordinary note that, despite Dick's experience and courage, his hair lifted a little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
wasn't
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From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading DICK'S GREAT EXPLOIT It was a singular and weird sound, the blowing of the great cow's horn on the mountain, and then the distant reply from another horn as great.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
which person or people
From this reading They were joined at that moment by Reed, the long mountaineer, who had also been listening to the big horns.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish there wasn't so much snow," said Shepard, "then the sergeant, Mr. Reed and myself could scout all over the country around here, mountains or no mountains."
but in spite of that
From this reading He was compelled to look back at the camp and the coals of the fire yet glowing to reassure himself that everything was normal and real.
