used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIENDLY VOICE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading To do this more safely, Jack retreated about a yard, and then crept forward in the same direction of the road.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
Capitan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading To do this more safely, Jack retreated about a yard, and then crept forward in the same direction of the road.
give a description of
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
true confidential information
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading To do this more safely, Jack retreated about a yard, and then crept forward in the same direction of the road.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
ElnounUS /el/
angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading To do this more safely, Jack retreated about a yard, and then crept forward in the same direction of the road.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A FRIENDLY VOICE.
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
GreenlandnounUS /ˈɡriːnlənd/
the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
insurgentnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/
a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
a small worthless amount
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
go away from a place
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
absolutely essential
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
not any; not one
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
and nothing more
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading To do this more safely, Jack retreated about a yard, and then crept forward in the same direction of the road.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
Ronie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading To do this more safely, Jack retreated about a yard, and then crept forward in the same direction of the road.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To do this more safely, Jack retreated about a yard, and then crept forward in the same direction of the road.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
shortenverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtən/
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
carry out
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To do this more safely, Jack retreated about a yard, and then crept forward in the same direction of the road.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To do this more safely, Jack retreated about a yard, and then crept forward in the same direction of the road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A FRIENDLY VOICE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
at the time that
From this reading In spite of his extreme caution, Ronie heard a stick snap under his knee, when his heart came into his mouth.
woodcraftnoun
skill and experience in matters relating to the woods (as hunting or fishing or camping)
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the work that followed, Jack Greenland showed that he was no novice in woodcraft, but it would take more space than I can give to it to describe minutely the details of what I shall only attempt to outline.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading To do this more safely, Jack retreated about a yard, and then crept forward in the same direction of the road.
but in spite of that
From this reading It would not do for them to leave the thick fringe of bushes overhanging the road, and yet, in order to accomplish his purpose, it was necessary for them to shorten the space between them and the rebel riders under "El Capitan," as the mountain insurgent was called.
