used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
(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 "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
make calm or still
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
CAREY
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From this reading KIT CAREY ON HIS ROUNDS.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KIT CAREY ON HIS ROUNDS.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
KITnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading KIT CAREY ON HIS ROUNDS.
go away from a place
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
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 "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KIT CAREY ON HIS ROUNDS.
on one occasion
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
ROUNDSnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading KIT CAREY ON HIS ROUNDS.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
SiouxnounUS /suː/
a member of a group of North American Indian peoples who spoke a Siouan language and who ranged from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He had thanked his host and hostess for their kind hospitality, and urged upon Mrs. Bernard to appeal to her husband to at once leave their home for a place of safety.
Vance
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From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
precisely as stated
From this reading After a very early breakfast Kit Carey mounted his horse, and rode away from the cabin of Vance Bernard.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
which person or people
From this reading "Many have done so who could not afford it by any means, for they left their all to destruction, and Mr. Bernard should not risk the lives of those he loves to stay here," said the officer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And from Mrs. Bernard came the calm rejoinder that they did not care to desert their home, for then all would be destroyed, while they held not the slightest dread of the Sioux.
