used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHECK.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading A CHECK.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
divisible by two
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
and nothing more
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
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 But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
a boy or man
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
Larry
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From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
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 When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
MurphynounUS /ˈmɜːrfi/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
not any; not one
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
done under pressure
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But that would have placed the Irish lad in the extremity of peril, as Wharton well knew, and he determined to face the danger alone, reasoning that it was useless to involve both as long as it could be prevented.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading It was characteristic of Larry Murphy and Wharton Edwards that each should hasten to risk his own life for the other.
at the time that
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the latter made his leap across the chasm, through which the water rushed, with his rifle that had been left there, he had no thought of the peril in which he placed himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he turned on the instant, or sprang back to the bluff he had just left, he would have had a companion, with a good weapon between them, even though he possessed no gun himself.
