used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Neither showed any agitation.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither showed any agitation.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
CalvinnounUS /ˈkælvən/
United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
COVEnounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
FROLICnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
Joslin
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From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither spoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
a course of conduct
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
SEMMES
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From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Neither showed any agitation.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Neither spoke.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
Trasker
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From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
the topmost one of two
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
at the time that
From this reading THE FROLIC AT SEMMES’ COVE IT WAS late afternoon when David Joslin and Calvin Trasker, his kinsman, started into the hills.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading They rode in silence as they followed the winding little path which led up into the wilderness of the upper ridges.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each was armed with a heavy revolver which swung under his coat, and each carried in his side pockets abundance of additional ammunition for his weapon.
