used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at her inquiringly.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
CANOEnounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
Hubert
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From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading He looked at her inquiringly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at her inquiringly.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
pillowed
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From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
rolled-up
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From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
snappingverbUS /ˈsnæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
Stane
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From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CANOE COMES AND GOES Lying on his back, his head pillowed on a rolled-up blanket, Hubert Stane became aware that the sound of the girl's movements had ceased.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
in or at the place that
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He smiled with relief and waited for her appearance, but a few minutes passed before she entered the tent, bearing in her hand a tin cup.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered where she had gone to, for it seemed clear to him that she had left the camp, and as the time passed without any sound indicating her presence he began to feel alarmed.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was unused to the woods, it would be easy for her to lose herself and if she did---- Before the thought was completed he heard the sound of a snapping stick, and knew that she had returned.
