used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
any thing at all
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
cornfieldnounUS /ˈkɔːrnfiːld/
a field planted with corn
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
Didn't
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From this reading "Didn't know there was one of ye nigh me," said Jonas.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
Ha-ha-pah-no
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From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
Hist
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From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
It's
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From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
Jonas
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From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
and nothing more
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Didn't know there was one of ye nigh me," said Jonas.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Didn't know there was one of ye nigh me," said Jonas.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
Na-tee-kah
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From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading "Didn't know there was one of ye nigh me," said Jonas.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Didn't know there was one of ye nigh me," said Jonas.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Didn't know there was one of ye nigh me," said Jonas.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
sh-sh
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From this reading Ha-ha-pah-no--sh-sh!" and Na-tee-kah dropped upon the ground, and pressed her little round ear against it.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
Sile
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From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
an elevated geological formation
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
starlitadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrlɪt/
lighted only by stars
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Didn't know there was one of ye nigh me," said Jonas.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
the topmost one of two
From this reading FROM BOW TO RIFLE Leaning over the upper log of the barrier, rifle in hand, and peering out upon the starlit slope beyond him, stood the form of Jonas, the miner.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
at the time that
From this reading Not a sound came to him from the mists and shadows of the valley, and he was just remarking, aloud, "It's as quiet as a cornfield," when a voice at his elbow explained, "Hist!
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Didn't know there was one of ye nigh me," said Jonas.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading So, almost instantly, did Ha-ha-pah-no, and he heard Sile saying, "Their ears are better than yours or mine if they can hear anything."
