used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
(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 We all heard it, but not one of us could assert that the direction from which it came was a fixed fact in his mind.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
ANGLINGnounUS /ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/
fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading We all heard it, but not one of us could assert that the direction from which it came was a fixed fact in his mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We all heard it, but not one of us could assert that the direction from which it came was a fixed fact in his mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
CONSEQUENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
Cullen
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From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
driftin
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From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading We all heard it, but not one of us could assert that the direction from which it came was a fixed fact in his mind.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading We all heard it, but not one of us could assert that the direction from which it came was a fixed fact in his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
hearn
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From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We all heard it, but not one of us could assert that the direction from which it came was a fixed fact in his mind.
HORNnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
I've
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From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading We all heard it, but not one of us could assert that the direction from which it came was a fixed fact in his mind.
MOOSEnounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
not one, and not any
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We all heard it, but not one of us could assert that the direction from which it came was a fixed fact in his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We all heard it, but not one of us could assert that the direction from which it came was a fixed fact in his mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
POWDERnounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
express in words
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
only a very short time before
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
Spalding
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From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
TREEDadjective
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
UNHEEDEDadjectiveUS /ənˈhiːdɪd/
disregarded
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS SOUND--TREED BY A MOOSE--ANGLING FOR A POWDER HORN--AN UNHEEDED WARNING AND THE CONSEQUENCES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all heard it, but not one of us could assert that the direction from which it came was a fixed fact in his mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I say that it came from the direction of the mountains, seen dim and shadowy in the distance, and yet none of us were quite sure of this.
at the time that
From this reading "There, Judge" said Cullen, "I've hearn that sound often among the mountains, and when I've been driftin' about on these lakes, it never seems much louder or nearer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We all heard it, but not one of us could assert that the direction from which it came was a fixed fact in his mind.
but in spite of that
From this reading As Spalding ceased speaking, there came from away off, over the forest in the direction of the tall mountain peaks, a faint sound like the boom of a cannon, so distant that it could scarcely be heard, and yet it was distinct and palpable to the senses.
