used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOOD SAMARITAN.
(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 "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
any thing at all
From this reading "Has he anything to eat?" inquired Elwood.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
camp-fire
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From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
take in solid food
From this reading "Has he anything to eat?" inquired Elwood.
Elwood
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From this reading "Has he anything to eat?" inquired Elwood.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GOOD SAMARITAN.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Has he anything to eat?" inquired Elwood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
not any; not one
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
a human being
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
SAMARITANnounUS /səˈmerɪtən/
a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times
From this reading A GOOD SAMARITAN.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But he has no gun, so far as I can see."
in the near future
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
Tim
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From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
unmindfuladjective
not mindful or attentive
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
which person or people
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The three carefully approached the camp-fire, and soon assured themselves that there was but a single person near it, an old Indian who sat with closed eyes and nodding head, totally unmindful of their presence.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, he is all alone," remarked Howard, in response to the statement that Tim had made on first seeing the fire.
