used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
(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 Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I shan't wait for the streams to get out of the way," he said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I shan't wait for the streams to get out of the way," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
home-going
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From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
HomingadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmɪŋ/
orienting or directing homeward or to a destination
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shan't wait for the streams to get out of the way," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
lieutenant'snounUS /luːˈtenənts/
possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
the force of workers available
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
passableadjectiveUS /ˈpæsəbəl/
able to be passed or traversed or crossed
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
the possibility of future success
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
with speed
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
on the contrary
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I shan't wait for the streams to get out of the way," he said.
shan't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I shan't wait for the streams to get out of the way," he said.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
in the near future
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
stuffsnounUS /stʌfs/
plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
carry out
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chief revenue officer announced his purpose to take his party down the mountain as soon as the streams should be passable, and Jack announced his intention of taking his party down as soon as they should have finished the work they had laid out for themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
male cat
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "I shan't wait for the streams to get out of the way," he said.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I shan't wait for the streams to get out of the way," he said.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Tom continued to hunt for game, and his diligence in that direction provided a sufficient supply of meat, while the lieutenant's stores furnished enough bread stuffs for all.
which person or people
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Meantime the boys were nearing the end of their winter's work and were looking forward rather eagerly to a home-going in the near future.
people who are wounded
From this reading _A Homing Prospect_ The revenue officers and the soldiers remained at Camp Venture, the Doctor caring for the wounded men who were rapidly recovering as the days went by.
