used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO SCOUTS IN A STORM.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
a youthful male person
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
CRASHESnounUS /ˈkræʃɪz/
plural of “crash” — a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
downpournounUS /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
a heavy rain
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
half-grown
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From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
HickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO SCOUTS IN A STORM.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
khakiadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
of a yellowish brown color
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
a particular point in time
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
nappingadjectiveUS /ˈnæpɪŋ/
not prepared or vigilant
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
one's
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From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
OverheadadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhed/
above your head; in the sky
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading TWO SCOUTS IN A STORM.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
having a supporting base
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading TWO SCOUTS IN A STORM.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
a special situation
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading CRASHES of thunder, sounding like the roll of heavy artillery in battle, echoed through the forest some miles above the town of Hickory Ridge on an August day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SCOUTS IN A STORM.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
look attentively
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two half-grown lads, dressed in the usual khaki costume recognized as the official uniform of the Boy Scouts of America, were standing there in the midst of the heavy growth, casting uneasy looks around them.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It is one thing to watch the coming of a furious storm from the windows of one's home, and quite another to be caught napping, miles away from shelter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Overhead, black, sullen clouds had covered the heavens, and at any moment now the ominous stillness of the woods might give way to the rushing sound of the wild wind, together with a downpour of rain.
