used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Tom had the lean strength of whipcord and Con that of a bull.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
ConnounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading Tom had the lean strength of whipcord and Con that of a bull.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
Criddle's
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From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
placed crosswise
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
FlingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
Leadville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Tom had the lean strength of whipcord and Con that of a bull.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
the force of workers available
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
Rosevears
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
slower-witted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Tom had the lean strength of whipcord and Con that of a bull.
stupefactionnoun
a feeling of stupefied astonishment
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom had the lean strength of whipcord and Con that of a bull.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
male cat
From this reading Tom had the lean strength of whipcord and Con that of a bull.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He meant to destroy it, to press it down among the logs, to hold it until it was burned to ashes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
whipcordnoun
closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips
From this reading Tom had the lean strength of whipcord and Con that of a bull.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A chair went over with a sudden crash and Leadville was on his feet.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Before the slower-witted men had realized his purpose he had crossed the room, snatched the will out of Criddle’s hand and, scattering the women, was at the fire.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Flinging it on the wood, he glanced round for the poker but the Rosevears had begun to recover from the stupefaction into which his reckless action had thrown them.
