used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I climbed another tree, from which I had a better view.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I climbed another tree, from which I had a better view.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
(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 I climbed another tree, from which I had a better view.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading I climbed another tree, from which I had a better view.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading My position was a good one, and I waited.
gullynounUS /ˈɡʌli/
deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I climbed another tree, from which I had a better view.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could see a part of the picket-line--that is, not the men, but the rifle-pits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
the force of workers available
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My position was a good one, and I waited.
not any; not one
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could see a part of the picket-line--that is, not the men, but the rifle-pits.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My position was a good one, and I waited.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I could see a part of the picket-line--that is, not the men, but the rifle-pits.
picket-line
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From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading My position was a good one, and I waited.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
rifle-pits
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could see a part of the picket-line--that is, not the men, but the rifle-pits.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
believed likely
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading I came down from the tree and cautiously approached the mouth of the gully.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I climbed another tree, from which I had a better view.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading My position was a good one, and I waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could now see that the gully extended far up the hill, and I suspected that the picket-line stretched across it; but there was no indication of the purpose which had caused the men to go into the gully.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I climbed another tree, from which I had a better view.
