used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
(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 Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
Desvouges
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From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
a young female
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
a small worthless amount
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
Jerusha
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From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
and nothing more
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
go away from a place
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
Marianne
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From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
a particular point in time
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
pillagenounUS /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
free from harm or evil
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
not in physical motion
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
carry out
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
up to a particular time
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Jerusha to the Rescue_ It was something of a puzzle to Jack to know the best step to take next.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The girl was too weak and ill from the shock of the morning to venture forth that day, and he could not leave her to get aid.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Jack did not feel at all sure that Madame Desvouges still occupied her house, and to attempt to go across to it just now was not a wise venture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The country on one side the river had been laid waste by the Americans, and up and down the other side was at this moment raging a relentless band of soldiers with their savage allies bent upon destruction and pillage.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It seemed safer there in the little cabin, isolated as it was in the woods, and far from the beaten road; and if Marianne could but have her mother or some older woman with her, it would be best for her to remain in this retreat till matters became quieter.
