used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
the lower side of anything
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
lacking funds
From this reading Noll saw the tree trunk sag downward, in just the fraction of a second ere it broke.
CHASINGverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Corporal Noll Terry, standing there, had heard the ominous crackle of snapping wood.
crackleverbUS /ˈkrækəl/
make a crackling sound
From this reading Corporal Noll Terry, standing there, had heard the ominous crackle of snapping wood.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
DESERTERnounUS /ˈdezərtər/
a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did Corporal Terry wait to see more.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading Noll saw the tree trunk sag downward, in just the fraction of a second ere it broke.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Noll saw the tree trunk sag downward, in just the fraction of a second ere it broke.
moving swiftly
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
fractionnounUS /ˈfrækʃən/
a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading Noll saw the tree trunk sag downward, in just the fraction of a second ere it broke.
gully's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Corporal Noll Terry, standing there, had heard the ominous crackle of snapping wood.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Corporal Noll Terry, standing there, had heard the ominous crackle of snapping wood.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Noll saw the tree trunk sag downward, in just the fraction of a second ere it broke.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
and nothing more
From this reading Noll saw the tree trunk sag downward, in just the fraction of a second ere it broke.
a particular point in time
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nor did Corporal Terry wait to see more.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
Noll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Corporal Noll Terry, standing there, had heard the ominous crackle of snapping wood.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did Corporal Terry wait to see more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Corporal Noll Terry, standing there, had heard the ominous crackle of snapping wood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
sagverbUS /sæɡ/
droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Noll saw the tree trunk sag downward, in just the fraction of a second ere it broke.
cut with a saw
From this reading Noll saw the tree trunk sag downward, in just the fraction of a second ere it broke.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Noll saw the tree trunk sag downward, in just the fraction of a second ere it broke.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nor did Corporal Terry wait to see more.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Corporal Noll Terry, standing there, had heard the ominous crackle of snapping wood.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
SPEEDINGnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
having a supporting base
From this reading Corporal Noll Terry, standing there, had heard the ominous crackle of snapping wood.
in a swift manner
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Corporal Noll Terry, standing there, had heard the ominous crackle of snapping wood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
a special situation
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If there is one thing that a soldier is taught above another, it is to think and move swiftly at a critical moment.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Noll saw the tree trunk sag downward, in just the fraction of a second ere it broke.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Noll saw the tree trunk sag downward, in just the fraction of a second ere it broke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Nor did Corporal Terry wait to see more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHASING A SPEEDING DESERTER INSTEAD of one, there were two flying bodies headed toward the gully's bottom.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Corporal Noll Terry, standing there, had heard the ominous crackle of snapping wood.
