used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
bledverbUS /bled/
inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading However, when carefully washed and probed, neither proved particularly severe or dangerous.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading However, when carefully washed and probed, neither proved particularly severe or dangerous.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
apart from; not including
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
HayesnounUS /heɪz/
acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
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 two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, when carefully washed and probed, neither proved particularly severe or dangerous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
the force of workers available
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
ministeringverbUS /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/
-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading However, when carefully washed and probed, neither proved particularly severe or dangerous.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
not any; not one
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
on one occasion
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
and nothing more
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading However, when carefully washed and probed, neither proved particularly severe or dangerous.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
probedverbUS /proʊbd/
past form of “probe” — question or examine thoroughly and closely
From this reading However, when carefully washed and probed, neither proved particularly severe or dangerous.
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
established beyond doubt
From this reading However, when carefully washed and probed, neither proved particularly severe or dangerous.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading However, when carefully washed and probed, neither proved particularly severe or dangerous.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
VOLUNTEERverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW VOLUNTEER The desperate seriousness of their situation was only too evident.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading However, when carefully washed and probed, neither proved particularly severe or dangerous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
at the time that
From this reading However, when carefully washed and probed, neither proved particularly severe or dangerous.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Without exchanging a word, except as related to their present labor, the two at once began ministering to the relief of Hayes, confident that Brown, stationed without, would guard vigorously against any surprise attack.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The two wounds upon the sheriff's head were extremely ugly in appearance, being both deep and jagged, and having bled profusely.
but in spite of that
From this reading Both men recognized this, yet had no opportunity then to reflect over its possibilities, or plan for relief.
