used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
of short duration or distance
From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
Chandler'snounUS /ˈtʃændlərz/
possessive form of “chandler” — United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
Danna
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From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
how
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From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
of great significance or value
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
Machias
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From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
a course of conduct
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
PERILOUSadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
having a point
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
Rebby
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From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
in the near future
From this reading The fact that their father had not hastened after them made them both realize how important it was that powder and shot should reach the Machias settlement as soon as possible.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Danna agreed cheerfully, and now both the girls felt a new courage for this perilous undertaking that was sure to tax their strength to the utmost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Father could have overtaken us by this time, Danna, if he did not think it was right for us to go."
in or at the place that
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
wide-spreading
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From this reading But as they stopped for a brief rest under the shadow of a wide-spreading beach tree Rebby said:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A PERILOUS JOURNEY Not until the girls reached the beginning of the forest trail, where their father had pointed out the dim path leading toward Chandler's River, did they feel really sure that their father would not follow them.
