used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
(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 And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
altitudesnounUS /ˈæltɪtuːdz/
plural of “altitude” — elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
appallingnounUS /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/
an experience that appalls
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading It was a band of Indians.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no need to land.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
cook-fire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
let fall to the ground
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
coins made of gold
From this reading GOLD!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading It was a band of Indians.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a band of Indians.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But there was no need to land.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But there was no need to land.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no need to land.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
on one occasion
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
pan-caked
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From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
go across or through
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was no need to land.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
up to a particular time
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there was no need to land.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was no need to land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And though they searched till they were ready to drop with fatigue,--and all but frozen stiff in those high altitudes,--not the sign of a Mexican did they sight after that.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the pass between two appalling peaks the two boys sighted the smoke of a cook-fire, and without once reflecting that they were unarmed, pan-caked down for a closer inspection.
