used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
an opposing military force
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
GraspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
not any; not one
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
on one occasion
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
soldier'snounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
STACKnounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
not in physical motion
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
sutlernoun
a supplier of victuals or supplies to an army
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
the act of using
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Grasping the weapon in his hand, the man instantly stood leaning forward prepared for the appearance of an enemy from the place from which the unexpected sound had come.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE STACK OF STRAW The little sutler was unarmed, but his companion carried a rifle, which Noel had no difficulty in concluding was of unusual excellence.
which person or people
From this reading As it was, however, unarmed, and wearied by the labors of the preceding night, and facing one, at least, who would not hesitate to use his rifle, there was no expression of mirth on the young soldier's face.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The action caused Noel at once to draw farther back from the window, although he still was watching the movements of his enemies outside.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The expression of consternation that appeared on their faces, as well as the manifest fear of Levi, at another time would have caused the young soldier to laugh heartily.
