used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Todd had been sent back to Blakely's bedside and Downs to fetch a lantern.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading Todd had been sent back to Blakely's bedside and Downs to fetch a lantern.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
Blakely's
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From this reading Todd had been sent back to Blakely's bedside and Downs to fetch a lantern.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
CAPTAIN'SnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
DEFIANCEnounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
increase twofold
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
DownsnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading Todd had been sent back to Blakely's bedside and Downs to fetch a lantern.
dozensnounUS /ˈdʌzənz/
a large number or amount
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Graham had lost no moment of time in reaching the stricken sentry.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Todd had been sent back to Blakely's bedside and Downs to fetch a lantern.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
footfalls
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From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Dr. Graham had lost no moment of time in reaching the stricken sentry.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
a social unit living together
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading Todd had been sent back to Blakely's bedside and Downs to fetch a lantern.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Dr. Graham had lost no moment of time in reaching the stricken sentry.
mesanounUS /ˈmeɪsə/
flat tableland with steep edges
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dr. Graham had lost no moment of time in reaching the stricken sentry.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
not any; not one
From this reading Dr. Graham had lost no moment of time in reaching the stricken sentry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Dr. Graham had lost no moment of time in reaching the stricken sentry.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Dr. Graham had lost no moment of time in reaching the stricken sentry.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
in the near future
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
move hurridly
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
stretchernounUS /ˈstretʃər/
a wooden framework on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Dr. Graham had lost no moment of time in reaching the stricken sentry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A patrol of the guard had come in double time, and soldiers had been sent at speed to the hospital for a stretcher.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
ToddnounUS /tɑːd/
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading Todd had been sent back to Blakely's bedside and Downs to fetch a lantern.
Todd'snounUS /tɑːdz/
possessive form of “todd” — Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
troopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The muffled sound of excited voices, so soon after the startling affair of the earlier evening, and hurrying footfalls following, had roused almost every household along the row and brought to the spot half the officers on duty at the post.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading THE CAPTAIN'S DEFIANCE Within ten minutes of Todd's arrival at the spot the soft sands of the _mesa_ were tramped into bewildering confusion by dozens of trooper boots.
